Glossary term
Bioavailability: Bioavailability means how much of a medicine reaches the bloodstream in a usable form after it is taken. It can differ by route, formulation and food intake.
Why this term matters
Explains why the same milligram amount can behave differently in an oil, capsule or inhaled product.
UK medical cannabis context
Useful in advanced education pages rather than entry-level service pages.
What not to assume
It is a pharmacology term, not a direct measure of how “strong” or “good” a medicine is for a patient.
Careful wording: Avoid turning this into a claim that one format is categorically superior.
Related glossary terms
Related MCPH pages
Sources and review notes
This entry is educational vocabulary, not medical advice. Suitability, prescribing, product choice and monitoring belong with a qualified clinician or pharmacist.
- Technical chemistry / terminology review note. Used as terminology context only, not as standalone clinical guidance.
- NICE NG144: cannabis-based medicinal products