Medical cannabis has been legal in the UK since a legislative change in November 2018. Medical cannabis is legal when solely used by the person it has been prescribed. It must be consumed in accordance with the direction on the prescription provided by a specialist on the GMC (General Medical Council) register and obtained from a pharmacy registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

Costs of Cannabis Based Products for Medicinal use (CBPMs) vary greatly depending on the dosage and type of product prescribed. At Cantourage Clinic, we are committed to ensuring we will be able to support patients whatever the budget.

As well as facilitating legal access to cannabis-based medicines, all medical cannabis therapies are initiated by a specialist following a clinical assessment of your needs.  Cantourage Clinic patients are supported by a team of registered health professionals, adjusting medications as necessary and prescribing from a wide range of cannabis medicines, all subject to pharmaceutical quality controls.

Please contact us to discuss what may be covered by your health insurer.

CBPM’s are unlicensed specials medicines, which are prescribed and imported to meet individual clinical need. Unlicensed specials medicines can be considered, when a patient has tried prescribed licensed medications with little or no benefit or the use of licensed medicines has led to intolerable side effects. CBPM’s are not licensed by the UK Medicines and Health Regulatory Authority (MHRA). If you would like further information, please contact the clinic.

Your specialist doctor can arrange for your medication to be delivered directly to your door via selected pharmacies.

Medical cannabis can be prescribed for use via a dry herbal vaporiser device and therefore inhaled. It is not prescribed in UK as a medicine for inhalation by smoking / mixing with tobacco or other herbs. Under current UK laws, this will result in criminal prosecution.

Like many licensed medications, patients taking medical cannabis may experience some side effects.

Side effects of CBPM’s can include:
- increased heart rate
- coordination problems
- dry mouth
- red eyes
- slower reaction times
- memory loss
- anxiety

CBD side effects, may include:
- appetite changes
- fatigue
- weight loss
- dizziness
- diarrhoea 
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Please consult with a specialist physician to discuss possible side effects and what steps should be taken if you experience any adverse after using medical cannabis.

Medical cannabis has be used to ease the symptoms of several medical conditions. Any chronic condition may be eligible if you have been prescribed 2 or more licensed medications with little or no benefit and/ or intolerable side effects.    

Cantourage Clinic is registered with the CQC as a mobile doctor service, this means we can provide service via internet video conferencing (tele-health) and in some circumstances, visit patients in their own home.

The cannabis plant contains over 100 different chemicals called cannabinoids. These active ingredients found in cannabis act on specific targets found in the body known as cannabinoid receptors. The human body has two receptors, known as CB1 and CB2 (see diagram). These receptors are involved in the regulation of many functions including: brain and nervous system activity, heart rate and blood pressure, digestion, inflammation, immune system activity, perception of pain, reproduction, wake/sleep cycle, regulation of stress and emotional state as well as many other functions.

1. Book a consultation via Cantourage Clinic website.
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2. Submit a copy of your health information for our review.
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3. If eligible, confirm a time and pay for your consultation with our specialist.
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4. Attend your consultation with Cantourage Clinic specialist.

5. Start your treatment!

Your initial consultation fee for a tele-health appointment is £99.  Follow up appointments are £49. If you are a stable patient, you will have a follow up once every 3 months. For home visit costs please contact the clinic.