Glossary term
Schedule 2: Schedule 2 is a controlled-drug scheduling category that matters because medicinal cannabis prescribing in the UK sits within controlled-drug law.
Why this term matters
Patients may encounter the phrase in legal guidance, travel material and pharmacy discussion.
UK medical cannabis context
The 2018 law change enabled specialist prescribing within the UK framework.
What not to assume
Scheduling does not equal proof of effectiveness; it describes legal control status.
Careful wording: Avoid using schedule language loosely or incorrectly.
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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.