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.

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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.

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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.