{"id":3365,"date":"2024-12-02T17:06:07","date_gmt":"2024-12-02T16:06:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curaleafeducation.it\/medical-cannabis\/"},"modified":"2025-01-27T19:43:09","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T18:43:09","slug":"medical-cannabis-in-the-uk","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.curaleafeducation.it\/en-uk\/medical-cannabis-in-the-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"Medical Cannabis in the UK"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#454156″ bg_image=”238″ bg_position=”center center” background_image_loading=”default” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”5%” bottom_padding=”5%” text_color=”light” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” id=”intro” row_name=”Intro” enable_gradient=”true” color_overlay=”#0a0a0a” 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\n<\/span>In the UK, medical cannabis is legal, but access is regulated to ensure it is used appropriately and safely. Below, we explore the basics of medical cannabis, its legalisation timeline, and how eligible patients can access it.<\/span>[\/split_line_heading][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”20px” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” zindex=”100″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”5\/12″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” 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What Is Medical Cannabis?<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]Medical cannabis refers to the use of cannabis or cannabis-derived products for therapeutic purposes. The main compounds utilised in medical cannabis products are the cannabinoids <\/span>cannabidiol (CBD)<\/b> and<\/span> tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) <\/b>which have been investigated for their useful therapeutic properties. In addition to cannabinoids, whole cannabis flower or full spectrum extracts of the plant may contain other compounds called <\/span>terpenes<\/b> and <\/span>flavonoids<\/b>. These compounds are found across all plants and are often responsible for the smell, taste and colour of different plants.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There is some research into the potential medical properties of these compounds, however this is still an area of growing research.\u00a0These compounds may help manage a range of health conditions, such as chronic pain, epilepsy, and multiple sclerosis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There are several product types that fall into this category, including whole cannabis flower \u2013 which can be vaporised, as well as capsules, oils, sprays, and pastilles containing cannabinoids. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”accent-color” divider_opacity=”50″ animate=”yes”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/tab][tab icon_family=”none” title=”When Was Medical Cannabis Legalised in the UK?” id=”1738003369469-0″ tab_id=”1738003369469-10″][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bottom_padding=”80″ text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” el_id=”medical-cannabis-legalised”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]\n

When Was Medical Cannabis Legalised in the UK?<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]Medical cannabis was legalised in the UK on <\/span>1 November 2018<\/b>, following growing recognition of its potential benefits and pressure from patients and advocacy groups. This change in legislation allowed certain cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMPs) to be prescribed legally by specialist doctors.<\/span><\/p>\n

Currently, Sativex, Nabilone, and Epidyolex are the only licensed medical cannabis products in the UK. However, other unlicensed products may also be prescribed to patients where first-line therapies have been unsuccessful.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”accent-color” divider_opacity=”50″ animate=”yes”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/tab][tab icon_family=”none” title=”Who Can Access Medical Cannabis in the UK?” id=”1738003369508-5″ tab_id=”1738003369508-2″][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bottom_padding=”80″ text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” el_id=”who-access-medical-cannabis”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]\n

Who Can Access Medical Cannabis in the UK?<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]Medical cannabis is not widely prescribed in the UK. Access is limited to patients who meet specific criteria, such as those with severe conditions where other treatments have failed. Commonly treated conditions include:<\/span><\/p>\n
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  • Severe forms of <\/span>epilepsy<\/b> (e.g., Dravet syndrome, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome).<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Chronic pain<\/b> unresponsive to conventional therapies.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Multiple sclerosis-related spasticity.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    A prescription must come from a <\/span>specialist doctor<\/b> on the General Medical Council (GMC) specialist register. General practitioners (GPs) cannot prescribe medical cannabis but can refer patients to a specialist for assessment.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”accent-color” divider_opacity=”50″ animate=”yes”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/tab][tab icon_family=”none” title=”How to Access Medical Cannabis” id=”1738003369539-8″ tab_id=”1738003369539-0″][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bottom_padding=”80″ text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” el_id=”how-access-medical-cannabis”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]\n

    How to Access Medical Cannabis<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]\n
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    1. Consult Your GP or a Specialist Clinic:<\/b>
      \n<\/span>If you think you may benefit from medical cannabis, begin by discussing your condition with your GP or a specialist medical cannabis clinic regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Specialist Assessment:<\/b>
      \n<\/span>A specialist will evaluate your medical history, symptoms, and previous treatments to decide if medical cannabis is a suitable option.<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. Prescription & Monitoring:<\/b>
      \n<\/span>If prescribed, the specialist will oversee your treatment plan and monitor its effects. <\/span><\/li>\n
    4. Dispensing:
      \n<\/b>Medical cannabis prescriptions are filled by licensed pharmacies. These products are tightly regulated to ensure quality and consistency.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      1. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”accent-color” divider_opacity=”50″ animate=”yes”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/tab][tab icon_family=”none” title=”What Are the Challenges?” id=”1738003369577-6″ tab_id=”1738003369578-6″][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bottom_padding=”80″ text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” el_id=”what-are-the-challenges”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]\n

        What Are the Challenges?<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]Despite its legal status, medical cannabis remains difficult to access for many. Barriers include:<\/span><\/p>\n
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        • High costs of private prescriptions.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • A lack of awareness of the legal status of medical cannabis\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Limited research evidence.<\/span><\/li>\n
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