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How do I obtain Medical Cannabis?

Cannabis-based medicine cannot be recommended by a GP in the UK; it must be prescribed by a clinician recognised on the General Medical Council's Specialist Register. A prescription for medical cannabis would be issued only if it was determined to be in your best interests and when other treatments had failed to work or were deemed ineffective.

How can I locate a physician who is able to prescribe Medical Cannabis?

In the United Kingdom, medical cannabis can only be prescribed by a practitioner recognised on the General Medical Council's Specialist Register. Specialist practitioners who wish to prescribe and treat patients with cannabis-based medical products must ensure that they have safeguards designed to guarantee that they provide safe and effective care in accordance with applicable legislation and regulation. You can either seek referral from your primary care physician or visit a clinic that specialises in medical cannabis treatment.

How can i contact you for further advice or assistance?

Call us on 0208 123 8883 or email contact@medcanpharmacy.co.uk

Where can I obtain additional information about Medical Cannabis as a patient?

Additional patient information is available at the following links: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/medical-cannabis/ https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng144/informationforpublic

Where can I get guidance about prescribing Medical Cannabis as a Healthcare Professional?

If you require any information about prescribing medical cannabis,look at the following resources:
https://www.gmc-uk.org/ethical-guidance/learning-materials/information-for-doctors-on-cannabis-based-products-for-medicinal-use/

https://www.england.nhs.uk/medicines/support-for-prescribers/cannabis-based-products-for-medicinal-use/

https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/NG144/

Wales
https://gov.wales/sites/default/files/publications/2019-06/the-rescheduling-of-cannabis-for-medicinal-purposes.pdf

Scotland
https://www.sehd.scot.nhs.uk/cmo/CMO(2018)15.pdf
Belfast, Northern Ireland

https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/sites/default/files/publications/health/hss-md-28-2018.pdf

Can I receive cannabis medications through the NHS?

Yes, cannabis-based medicines can be prescribed on the NHS, but only by specialist doctors and in limited cases. These medicines are often unlicensed and are only considered when licensed treatments have failed.

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