# Medical cannabis for Neuropathic Pain in the UK

Source: https://medcannaindex.com/conditions/neuropathic-pain

A specialist doctor in the UK can consider prescribing medical cannabis for nerve pain, almost always through a private clinic, because NICE has not recommended it on the NHS. Clinics typically expect gabapentin or pregabalin and at least one other treatment to have been tried. Whether it is suitable for you is the specialist's decision.

Neuropathic pain is caused by damage or dysfunction of the nervous system rather than tissue injury. It produces burning, shooting, or electric shock-like sensations and is notoriously difficult to treat with standard analgesics. Common causes include diabetic neuropathy, post-herpetic neuralgia, sciatica, chemotherapy-induced neuropathy, and complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).

What clinics look for: Evidence that gabapentinoids (gabapentin or pregabalin) and at least one other agent have been tried is typically expected. A confirmed neuropathic pain diagnosis from a pain specialist, neurologist, or similar is helpful.

From MedCannaIndex. Fees and product details are as recorded there and should be confirmed with the clinic or pharmacy. This is not medical advice: which product is suitable, and how much, is for the prescribing specialist.