Prescriptions & Regulations – Medical Cannabis FAQ

This FAQ answers key questions about who can prescribe medical cannabis, how long prescriptions are valid, and how Canº Clinic ensures full regulatory compliance under UK law.

Safety & Compliance

How does Can Clinic ensure compliance with cannabis regulations?

Can Clinic are CQC (Care Quality Commission) registered with an impressive GOOD rating across all categories. Can adheres to all applicable cannabis regulations to ensure patient safety and legal compliance. Our team stays updated on the latest laws and guidelines to provide safe and effective treatment options.

We maintain rigorous standards for product quality and patient confidentiality. By choosing Can Clinic, patients can trust that their care is handled with the utmost professionalism and regulatory compliance.

Who can prescribe medical cannabis in the UK?

Only specialist doctors registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) can initiate medical cannabis prescriptions. GPs, Pharmacists and Nurses can issue follow up prescriptions under the care of your specialist Dr who wrote your first script. Reach out to one of the team at Can Clinic who can advise further.

How long do prescriptions last?

Medical cannabis prescriptions in the UK are typically valid for 28 days from the date they are issued. This means you must collect your medication within this period, or the prescription will expire. You are not legally covered if you carry your medication around and it has expired past the 28 days from receipt of the medication.

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We are a CQC registered clinic, combining a team of qualified specialist physicians, nurses and educators with cannabis industry professionals; joining forces with the sole focus of providing care and excellence for patients wishing to explore cannabinoid therapies.

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Sweta Kothari

Registered Manager

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Gabriel Newman

Co-Founder & CEO

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Dr Anup Mathew

Lead Psychiatry Specialist

Specialists

Dr Gerard Sinovich

Lead Pain Specialist

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Niall Ivers

Co-Founder & COO

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Co-Founder & CMO

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Clinic Ops Lead

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Philip Schetter

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Dr Florian Holzapfel

Founder, Cantourage GmbH

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Patrick Hoffmann

Founder, Cantourage GmbH

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Norman Ruchholtz

Founder, Cantourage GmbH

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