Does medical cannabis smell?
The smell of medical cannabis will depend on the product. Medical cannabis encompasses a wide range of products, each with different characteristics. Products such as capsules, oils, and pastilles typically do not emit a noticeable odour. However, whole cannabis flowers naturally emit an odour.
What is medical cannabis?
Medical cannabis is a broad term used to refer to any medical products derived from, or related to, cannabis. In legal terminology and the medical field, they are often referred to as cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMPs). There are a number of products that fall into this category, including whole cannabis flower – which can be […]
How does medical cannabis work?
Medical cannabis works with the body’s endocannabinoid system to turn down the intensity and frequency of symptoms associated with many conditions. Compounds called cannabinoids that are found in the cannabis plan interact with the endocannabinoid system to produce a number of effects. New research has shown that people who respond well to cannabis may well […]
What is the endocannabinoid system?
The body has its own cannabis system known as the ‘endocannabinoid’ system. The endocannabinoid system has been found to play a role in a number physiological and cognitive functions including the regulation of mood, memory, appetite, temperature, and hormone levels as well pain signalling and inflammation.
What does medical cannabis help with?
Medical cannabis products can currently be considered for use for a number of indications where there is clinical evidence to support the use of medical cannabis and only when conventional therapy has not provided effective symptom relief.
Can I travel with medical cannabis?
Going on holiday abroad with medical cannabis is a complex subject, as there is no universal answer. The legality of medical cannabis varies from country to country. As a good first step, you should always contact the embassy of the country you’re planning to visit. You’ll be able to check the legal status of medical […]
How do I take medical cannabis?
Medical cannabis encompasses a wide range of products including oils, pastilles and flower – which are all taken in different ways. Oils: 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 […]
Does medical cannabis make you feel high?
The primary goal of medical cannabis is for managing conditions, rather than inducing a “high” sensation, which is often regarded as an adverse effect. Our clinicians closely work with patients to identify an effective dosage that maximises therapeutic benefits while minimising any potential psychoactive effects
Why is some medical cannabis irradiated?
Any cannabis-based medical flower prescribed for inhalation must comply with the British (Br. Ph. Appendix XVI.D) and European Pharmacopoeia (Eu. Ph. 5.1.4) regulatory guidance on microbiological content. The guidance is designed to ensure that patients are not exposed to potentially harmful yeasts, moulds, or bacteria which can be naturally occurring on plants, particularly when grown […]
How easy is it to get a medical cannabis card in the UK?
You do not need a medical cannabis card for your prescription. However, if you are out and about with your medicine it is important to carry copies of any evidence supporting your medical condition and prescription. Evidence you should carry: Copy of your clinic letter from your specialist doctor and/or copy of prescription. Proof of […]
Is medical cannabis available on the NHS?
Licensed medical cannabis prescriptions are currently only prescribed through the NHS for certain individuals with severe epilepsies (Dravet syndrome, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, and tuberous sclerosis complex), spasticity associated with multiple sclerosis, and nausea caused by chemotherapy. Fewer than 5 individuals have been successful in having their prescription for unlicensed medical cannabis products funded by the NHS.
Who can prescribe medical cannabis in UK?
Whilst many people may refer to cannabis as marijuana, it has a long history of inappropriately stigmatising individuals from Central and South America. Therefore, the correct terminology to use is medical cannabis, rather than medical marijuana. Medical cannabis must be prescribed by specialists on the GMC register on a ‘named patient’ basis within the area […]
