How to talk to your doctor about medical cannabis?
Talking to your doctor about medical cannabis can be an unnerving experience for some, butt’s important to be honest with your doctor in exploring what’s best for you. You can ask your doctor to support you in completing the self-referral process, as it requires some medical history and previous treatments tried. However, don’t forget you […]
How long does cannabis stay in your system and can I drive when taking my medication?
Like many everyday medicines, your driving ability may be reduced (driving impairment) while you are taking your medical cannabis. Your medication may cause drowsiness and can initially reduce your reaction times. This can increase your risk of having an accident, putting yourself and others at risk. You only need to inform the DVLA if you […]
Do I have to smoke medical cannabis?
No, in fact, smoking your medical cannabis invalidates the prescription. Medical cannabis flower prescribed in the UK must be administered using a medical-grade vaporiser. This is due to the negative implications that smoking has on a person’s health. Inhalation of smoke from cannabis flower when smoked carries significant health risks. Much like with tobacco, the […]
How much does medical cannabis cost in the UK?
Medical Cannabis prescription costs will vary based on individual need and dosage required. Please speak with your consultant for further details.
How do I get a repeat of my medicines?
To request a repeat of your prescription please login to your Curaleaf Clinic Web App and click on the ‘Prescriptions’ tab to view your active prescriptions and request a repeat. Please do this at least one week before running out to enable us to send your paper prescription to your nominated pharmacy. If you also […]
How do I take oils as prescribed?
Most oils come with an oral syringe. Oral syringes are marked to enable accurate measurement of the dose prescribed. 1ml syringes are marked in steps of 0.1ml. These oral syringes may be washed in warm soapy water then rinsed to reuse them. The bottles come with instructions, contained in the letter sent to you by […]
How long will it take to see a doctor and be supplied with the medicines?
On receiving a referral, the clinical team reviews the information provided. At times, we may require further information to be gathered from you, your GP, or other specialists. Once the referral has been accepted by one of our specialists, we can arrange a time that is convenient for your appointment. Patients are typically booked in […]
Are my consultations at Curaleaf Clinic covered by health insurance?
We encourage patients to discuss consultation and prescription fees with their individual provider.
What are the side effects of medical cannabis?
Some patients experience side effects with these medicines. Some are listed below. Most people who experience side-effects find they are short lived. We support our patients through these issues and adjust medication where needed. Very Common* Drowsiness/Fatigue Dizziness Dry Mouth Cough Anxiety Nausea Effects on thinking Appetite Stimulation Constipation/Diarrhea Common* Euphoria Blurred Vision Headache Uncommon* […]
What cannabis-based medicines are your clinicians able to prescribe?
Our Clinicians can prescribe a wide range of cannabis-based medicines and in a variety of forms such as oils, capsules and dry plant. The medicines available are all produced to ‘Good Manufacturing and Distribution Practices’. The different medicines contain a range of single cannabinoids or full plant extracts and vary in their levels of cannabidiol […]
Can you prescribe all types of medical cannabis?
Yes, our consultants have the autonomy to prescribe a full spectrum of medicinal cannabis products. All prescribed products must meet regulations put in place by the Medicine and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency including compliance with ‘Good Manufacturing and Distribution Practices’ (GMP). All patients and proposed prescriptions are reviewed by our Multidisciplinary Team to ensure the […]
Can I see you via video call as I am unable to travel to the clinic?
Yes, consultations are available online. Some patients may not be suitable for telemedicine if this will impact the standard of care the doctor is able to provide on an individual basis. This decision is at the clinician’s discretion.
