Glossary term
Extract: Extract is a broad term for a preparation made by taking certain compounds out of plant material. Some cannabis medicines are extracts rather than whole flower.
Why this term matters
Patients need the term to understand how products differ.
UK medical cannabis context
NICE notes both licensed products and plant-derived cannabinoids within its framework.
What not to assume
“Extract” says little by itself about quality, evidence or suitability.
Careful wording: Avoid treating “extract” as a proof of standardisation or superiority.
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.
- NICE NG144: cannabis-based medicinal products
- Technical chemistry / terminology review note. Used as terminology context only, not as standalone clinical guidance.