Glossary term
Sublingual: Sublingual means placed under the tongue so some of the medicine may be absorbed through tissues there.
Why this term matters
Patients often confuse sublingual use with simply swallowing an oil.
UK medical cannabis context
Particularly useful in cannabis-oil education.
What not to assume
Instructions depend on the product and clinician advice.
Careful wording: Avoid generic instructions without product-specific advice.
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.
- NHS medical cannabis guidance
- Technical chemistry / terminology review note. Used as terminology context only, not as standalone clinical guidance.