United Kingdom

Specialist-prescribed cannabis-based medical products

Cannabis-based products for medicinal use have been in Schedule 2 since 2018 and can be prescribed by eligible specialist doctors where clinically appropriate.

The purchase rule

What consumers need to know

A lawful specialist prescription and regulated pharmacy or medical supply route are required.

Classification, not legal advice.

Cannabis rules change and may differ by region, municipality, product, age, residence, medical status, or licence type. Check the linked regulator before possessing, purchasing, cultivating, or travelling with cannabis.

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