Glossary term
Indication: An indication is the condition, symptom or circumstance for which a medicine may be considered or prescribed.
Why this term matters
One of the core terms patients hear in consultations and read in medicine information.
UK medical cannabis context
NICE and NHS public guidance are tightly indication-sensitive in this area.
What not to assume
A medicine being “used for” something is not always the same as being licensed for it.
Careful wording: Avoid saying “indicated” where evidence or licensing is unclear.
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.