Glossary term
Cannabis flower: Cannabis flower means the dried flowering tops of the plant supplied as a medicinal product. Patients may see it listed alongside oils or capsules in specialist settings.
Why this term matters
Many new patients know only the community term “flower”, so a neutral medical definition reduces confusion.
UK medical cannabis context
UK patients may encounter flower in private prescribing contexts; NHS public guidance remains much narrower overall.
What not to assume
“Flower” describes a dosage form, not a recommendation to smoke it. Route and device advice still matter.
Careful wording: Avoid writing “bud” or other recreational shorthand without explanation.
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.