Glossary term
Dose: Dose means the amount of medicine taken at one time or on one occasion. It may be expressed in sprays, drops, milligrams or another unit.
Why this term matters
A core safety term for every patient.
UK medical cannabis context
NICE expects prescribers to discuss how to take the medicine and to adjust doses within monitored care.
What not to assume
A dose that is appropriate for one patient may not be right for another.
Careful wording: Avoid giving generic internet dose advice.
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.