Glossary term
Hemp: Hemp usually refers to cannabis varieties grown under a different legal and commercial framework from prescribed medical cannabis products.
Why this term matters
Patients often confuse hemp products with prescribed medicines.
UK medical cannabis context
NHS distinguishes shop-bought hemp or CBD products from prescribed medicinal cannabis.
What not to assume
A hemp-derived product is not automatically a medicine, legal in every form, or evidence-based.
Careful wording: Avoid “hemp equals medical cannabis” simplifications.
Related glossary terms
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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.