Glossary term
Quality assurance: Quality assurance refers to the systems and checks used to maintain product and process quality consistently.
Why this term matters
Patients often see “quality assured” but may not know what it means.
UK medical cannabis context
Useful when explaining pharmacy standards and lab reporting.
What not to assume
QA language can be used loosely in marketing.
Careful wording: Avoid treating generic QA wording as proof of clinical superiority.
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.
- Certificate of analysis terminology note. Used as terminology context only, not as standalone clinical guidance.
- GMC information for doctors on CBPMs