# How to Get a Medical Cannabis Prescription in the UK

Source: https://medcannaindex.com/how-to-get-a-prescription

Medical cannabis can be prescribed in the UK only by a doctor on the GMC Specialist Register, so most patients go to a private specialist clinic and not their GP. Clinics usually expect you to have tried at least two standard treatments for your condition without enough relief. You book a consultation, usually by video, send your medical records, and if the specialist prescribes, a pharmacy sends the medicine to your home.

The full guide is at https://medcannaindex.com/how-to-get-a-prescription.

It rests on these sources, checked on 2026-10-06:
- The Misuse of Drugs (Amendments) (Cannabis and Licence Fees) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2018 (legislation.gov.uk): https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2018/1055/made
- Medical cannabis (and cannabis oils) (NHS): https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/medical-cannabis/
- Cannabis-based medicinal products (NG144) (NICE): https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng144

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.