Glossary term
Oral route: The oral route means taking a medicine by mouth so it is swallowed.
Why this term matters
Patients need to understand the difference between oral, sublingual and inhaled use.
UK medical cannabis context
Relevant to oils, capsules and some other preparations.
What not to assume
Oral products can have slower onset and different interactions than inhaled routes.
Careful wording: Avoid mixing it up with sublingual use without clarifying instructions.
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.