Glossary term
Tolerance: Tolerance means a person may become less responsive to the same dose over time.
Why this term matters
Patients may use the term informally, but it has a real clinical meaning.
UK medical cannabis context
Particularly relevant in long-term medicine discussions.
What not to assume
Tolerance is not a signal to increase dose without review.
Careful wording: Avoid prompting escalation behaviour.
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.
- NICE NG144: cannabis-based medicinal products
- Technical chemistry / terminology review note. Used as terminology context only, not as standalone clinical guidance.