In the UK, medical cannabis is only available by prescription from a specialist doctor. The legal process involves the following steps:

1. Consultation with a Specialist via a private clinic like Can Clinic – You must see one of our doctors who is registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and authorised to prescribe medical cannabis. GPs cannot initiate your first prescription but may refer you to a specialist
2. Assessment of Eligibility – The specialist will assess whether medical cannabis is appropriate for your condition. It is typically prescribed for conditions where other treatments have been ineffective, such as chronic pain, anxiety, epilepsy, or multiple sclerosis
3. Prescription Approval – If deemed suitable, the doctor will issue a prescription. Medical cannabis prescriptions are regulated, and the treatment plan will be monitored over time
4. Dispensing from a Licensed Pharmacy – Once prescribed, your medication will be dispensed by our licensed pharmacy and delivered directly to your door

At Can Clinic, our experts guide you through this process to ensure safe, legal, and effective access to medical cannabis.

To ensure you can verify your legal medical cannabis use, always carry:

• A copy of your prescription
• ID that matches your prescription

These documents confirm your prescription's validity and help address any inquiries.