Glossary term
Broad-spectrum: Broad-spectrum usually describes an extract containing more than one cannabis-derived compound while claiming little or no THC. The exact meaning can vary by manufacturer.
Why this term matters
Patients often see it on commercial CBD pages and may assume it is a formal medical category.
UK medical cannabis context
More relevant to consumer CBD and extract language than NHS prescribing language.
What not to assume
It is not a precise UK prescribing class and can be used inconsistently in marketing.
Careful wording: Avoid presenting it as a regulated therapeutic standard.
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.
- NHS medical cannabis guidance
- Technical chemistry / terminology review note. Used as terminology context only, not as standalone clinical guidance.