Cannabis for medicine in the United Kingdom - how to obtain a Prescription and what it will cost

Who may receive a Prescription for Medical Cannabis

Patients may receive a Prescription from their specialist physician when other forms of Treatment have either failed to produce positive results or have produced side effects that made continued use unadvisable. These types of conditions commonly include:

Chronic pain

• Spasticity resulting from multiple sclerosis
• Epilepsy that is resistant to conventional medication
• Anxiety and post traumatic stress disorder (ptsd)
• Nausea caused by chemotherapy
• Disorders related to Sleep quality

Your specialist physician must write your Prescription. While there are some cases of prescriptions written under the national health service (NHS), the number remains small. Most patients accessing Medical Cannabis within the u.k. Utilize the services of privately operated clinics that have received licenses to provide these services.

How the process works

1. Talk to your general practitioner (GP) – while your GP cannot write a Prescription for Medical Cannabis, having them support your case with a letter or referral greatly increases your chances of receiving a Prescription from a specialist physician.
2. Locate a private clinic that has received a license to operate in your area – there are numerous clinics operating throughout the united kingdom. Some offer consultations in person and others over the internet.
3. Assessment by specialist physician – the specialist physician reviewing your medical records makes a determination regarding whether you meet criteria for Treatment with Medical Cannabis.
4. Prescription issued – if you qualify for Treatment, your Prescription is filled at a licensed pharmacy.

What it will cost