Mouth spray: A mouth spray is a formulation sprayed into the mouth; Sativex is the key UK example in this space.

Helps patients who do not recognise “oromucosal spray”.

NHS notes nabiximols (Sativex) is a cannabis-based medicine sprayed into the mouth for MS-related spasticity.

A mouth spray is still a prescription medicine and may still impair driving or interact with other medicines.

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