Medical Cannabis Referral Service
Medical Cannabis Referral Service
Specialist doctors currently issue Medical Cannabis prescriptions. They consider it for patients who have exhausted all traditional treatment options for a range of indications.
Unlike over-the-counter CBD food grade products, medical cannabis can contain levels of THC and CBD, as well as any other naturally occurring cannabinoids, terpenes and flavonoids.
Doctors prescribe treatment based on the individual needs of the patient and supported by clinical evidence.
What Can Medical Cannabis Treat?
It can be used to treat a range of conditions.
Pain Conditions:
Chronic pain, rheumatoid arthritis, Ehlers Danlos syndromes, fibromyalgia, chronic regional pain syndrome, migraines, cluster headaches, neuropathic pain, palliative care.
Psychiatric Conditions:
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, autistic spectrum disorder, Tourette’s syndrome, insomnia, anxiety, agoraphobia, depression.
Cancer:
Cancer related appetite loss, anxiety, chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting, cancer related pain, depression, palliative care.
Gastrointestinal conditions:
Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome.
Neurological conditions:
Autistic spectrum disorder, epilepsy (in adults and children), migraine, cluster headache, multiple sclerosis, neuropathic pain, Parkinson’s disease.
How can Right Medicine Pharmacy help you?
Our pharmacies now offer UK-manufactured treatment exclusively for our patients, making it more affordable than ever. Our team can guide you through the process of signing up with Sapphire Medical, a HIS-registered specialist clinic. They can provide an online consultation and issue your prescription for collection in branch.
Step 1
Speak with us at one of our branches or contact Sapphire Medical directly to determine your eligibility for a treatment referral.
Step 2
From the comfort of your own home, you will speak to a specialist clinician via video call. They will assess your needs and your suitability for medical cannabis. Your care will be reviewed by their team of expert consultants for approval.
Step 3
If you are considered eligible, the clinic will issue a prescription for medical cannabis. You will then be able to collect this via your nominated Right Medicine pharmacy.
Check to see if you are eligible by following this link (opens to our service providers) and search your closest Right Medicine Pharmacy.