Empowering every
medical cannabis patient
in the UK

Cannabis-based products for medicinal use (CBPMs) have been legal on prescription in the UK since 1 November 2018. Only specialist doctors on the GMC register can prescribe. While NHS prescriptions remain limited, tens of thousands of patients receive treatment through licensed private medical cannabis clinics.

You need a qualifying condition that may be treated with cannabis. Different clinics have different criteria — if one cannot accept you, another may. Start your journey here →

Yes — but only a small number of patients currently receive NHS prescriptions. The vast majority access treatment via licensed private clinics. Costs have reduced significantly over time, and subsidised schemes exist to make treatment more accessible.

Some countries permit UK medical cannabis patients to travel with their prescription. Always verify the rules for your specific destination in advance. View our travel guide →

Under the Equality Act 2010, patients must not be discriminated against or prevented from treating themselves when necessary. Service providers must make reasonable adjustments. Find venue guidance → or locate your nearest consumption lounge →

Employees have the right to use medication that supports their health. Employers must conduct a risk assessment and make reasonable adjustments where possible. Learn more about your employment rights →

PatientsCann provides guidance on reporting through appropriate channels — including the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme, ISCAS, CQC, and the GMC. View our reporting guides →