UK medical cannabis patient guides
Medical Cannabis Patients Hub
Clear, patient-led guides on eligibility, consultations, safety, product forms, condition evidence and the practical admin around prescribed medical cannabis in the UK.
Patient guide pathways
Access and appointments
Eligibility basics, records, consultations, costs and what to expect from a UK cannabis clinic.
Safety and monitoring
Driving, side effects, interactions, mental health screening, follow-ups and changing a treatment plan.
Conditions and evidence
Readable condition guides covering pain, MS, epilepsy, migraine, fibromyalgia, sleep and more.
Products and use
Oil, flower, vaporisers, THC:CBD ratios, tolerance, tracking effects and repeat prescriptions.
Latest patient guides
Indica vs sativa: what prescribed patients should know
Indica and sativa began as botanical labels The terms Cannabis sativa and Cannabis indica have a long botanical history. Modern commercial cannabis has…
How to read a strain page on MCPH and Strains
MCPH and Strains answer different questions MCPH explains medical-cannabis terminology and the evidence behind cannabinoids, terpenes and patient questions. Strains covers cultivar history,…
Medical cannabis oil vs flower: choosing between prescribed forms
Oil and flower use different routes Prescribed cannabis flower is usually heated in a vaporiser so cannabinoids are inhaled without burning the plant…
THC:CBD ratios explained for prescribed patients
What a THC:CBD ratio describes A THC:CBD ratio compares the amount of THC with the amount of CBD in a product. A 1:1…
What are terpenes and why do they matter for prescribed patients
Terpenes describe part of the plant’s chemistry Terpenes are aromatic compounds made by cannabis and many other plants. They help create the smell…
CBD vs THC in medical cannabis: what patients should know
THC and CBD are different cannabinoids THC and CBD are the two cannabinoids most often named on prescribed cannabis products. THC activates CB1…