To receive a medical cannabis prescription, you must obtain a prescription by a UK doctor who is listed on the Specialist Register of the General Medical Council. You can ask your GP to refer you to a clinic that specialises in medical cannabis treatment, where a specialised doctor will be able to ensure your medical cannabis prescription is written in line with legislation.

Your medicine will be prescribed by a doctor on the Specialist Register of the General Medical Council who will ensure that it is clinically appropriate for you. If you have any questions about the medicine you have been prescribed, please contact us at Newgrove Pharmacy .

Yes. The rescheduling of cannabis under the Misuse of Drugs legislation enables unlicensed cannabis-based products for medicinal use in humans. However, it must not be supplied where a licensed medicinal product can meet the special needs of the patient. Your specialised doctor is responsible for deciding whether it is in your best interests to try medical cannabis.

Legislation differs around the world. Please contact the public health department of your destination country to find out what documentation is required for carrying medical cannabis. You should also contact the MHRA and Home Office in the UK to find out what documentation is necessary to take medical cannabis outside of the country.

The NHS states that “Medical cannabis is a broad term for any sort of cannabis-based medicine used to relieve symptoms”.