Medical cannabis refers to specific cannabis-based products that are only available on prescription. The products must be manufactured in accordance with regulations set out by regulators to ensure their consistency and they meet pharmaceutical standards. Medical cannabis is dispensed in various forms, including oil administered under the tongue; dried cannabis inhaled with a vaporiser; ointments or creams applied directly onto the skin; oil filled capsules; pastilles; and vape cartridges.

Medical cannabis can only be prescribed to patients with a diagnosed health condition which has failed to respond to two or more licensed therapies. Medical cannabis can only be started by a consultant doctor, with support of a specialist multidisciplinary team. Therefore, most medical cannabis care is provided by specialist clinics, such as Curaleaf Clinic.