Medicinal Cannabis – Know the Facts

Cannabis can be prescribed in the UK in limited circumstances, but there are strict rules around its use. 

Here’s what you need to know:

🌿 Prescription Only

Cannabis for medical use must be prescribed by a specialist doctor.

It is not available over the counter or from unofficial sources.

🏥 Supplied by Pharmacies

Legally prescribed cannabis is dispensed by a licensed pharmacy.

Buying cannabis from friends, dealers, or other unofficial sources is illegal, even if you have a prescription.

🚫 No Home Growing

A prescription does not allow you to grow cannabis at home.

📦 Proper Packaging

Medical cannabis is supplied in clearly labelled, original packaging from a pharmacy.

Loose cannabis (for example, in bags or unlabelled containers) may indicate it is not legally obtained.

💊 How It’s Used

Smoking cannabis in a cigarette is illegal.

Prescribed cannabis must be consumed via a nebulizer.