Medical Cannabis
Since November 2018, Medical Cannabis has been legal and available for private prescription in the UK.
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About this Service
Medical Cannabis prescriptions are currently issued by specialist doctors and can be considered for patients who have exhausted all traditional methods of treatment for range of indications such as:
Pain conditions – cancer related pain, chronic pain, Ehlers Danlos syndromes, fibromyalgia, chronic regional pain syndrome, migraines, cluster headaches, neuropathic pain, palliative care.
Psychiatric conditions – attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, autistic spectrum disorder, Tourette’s syndrome, insomnia, anxiety, agoraphobia, depression.
Cancer – cancer related appetite loss, anxiety, chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting, cancer related pain, depression, palliative care.
Gastrointestinal conditions – Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome.
Neurological conditions – autistic spectrum disorder, epilepsy (adults / children), migraine, cluster headache, multiple sclerosis, neuropathic pain, Parkinson’s disease.
Unlike over-the-counter CBD food grade products, medical cannabis can contain levels of both THC, CBD as well as any other naturally occurring cannabinoids, terpenes and flavonoids. Treatment is prescribed to meet the individual needs of the patient and where there is clinical evidence to support its need.
How can our pharmacy help you?
Our pharmacy now has exclusive access to UK manufactured treatment for our patients, which is now more affordable than ever before. Our team can guide you in the process of signing up to our specialist partner clinic, who can offer you an online consultation and issue your prescription to be collected in branch.
Step 1
Speak to us in branch or contact us via the form below or call our Pharmacist to see if this service is right for you and to get referred. If we believe that medical cannabis would be useful, we will refer you to our specialist partner clinic.
Step 2
From the comfort of your own home, you will speak to a specialist clinician via video call. They will assess your needs and your suitability for medical cannabis. Your care will be reviewed by their team of expert consultants for approval.
Step 3
If you are considered eligible, the clinic will issue a prescription for medical cannabis to collect via our pharmacy.
If you want to find out more information about medical cannabis and whether this form of treatment may be suitable for you, please contact us via the form below or call us on 0113 2638822 and ask for our Superintendent Pharmacist.