Expert information on medical cannabis prescriptions, conditions, strains and patient experiences in the United Kingdom.
18 Mar 2026
The Fundamental Differences Medical cannabis is grown under EU-GMP or equivalent pharmaceutical-grade conditions with rigorous quality testing; recreational cannabis has no such…
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18 Mar 2026
Why Timing Matters The timing of cannabis administration determines its interaction with the patient’s natural circadian biology, daily routine, and symptom pattern…
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17 Mar 2026
Why Titration Matters in Cannabis Medicine Cannabis is unusual as a medicine in that the dose-response relationship is not always linear; higher…
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17 Mar 2026
What Is a Certificate of Analysis? A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is a document issued by an accredited laboratory confirming the composition…
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08 Mar 2026
Legal Status and Practical Considerations Medical cannabis is legal on prescription — including on university campuses University disciplinary policies cover illicit drugs…
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08 Mar 2026
Why Age Matters in Prescribing Older adults may experience cannabis effects differently due to changes in metabolism and polypharmacy Start low, go…
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07 Mar 2026
The Regulatory Gap CBD supplements sold in UK shops are NOT medical cannabis Not prescribed by doctors, not manufactured to GMP standards,…
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07 Mar 2026
Common Reasons for Inadequate Response Wrong dose — starting dose may be too low for your condition Wrong formulation — some conditions…
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07 Mar 2026
The Core Problem Drug tests detect THC metabolites — not impairment Having a valid prescription does not exempt you from a positive…
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06 Mar 2026
How Prescriptions Work Medical cannabis is Schedule 2 — prescriptions issued for 28-90 days supply Regular review appointments required to continue treatment…
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