FAQMedical Cannabis Card
Medical Cannabis Card
Learn more about the Releaf Medical Cannabis Card
While the Releaf medical cannabis card does not provide complete immunity from arrest, it does offer patients an extra level of legal protection when carrying or taking their prescribed medical cannabis. Patients should always carry their prescribed CBMP(s) in the original packaging, which displays their name and the prescription itself. The Releaf medical cannabis card is there to help you quickly and easily identify yourself as the rightful and legal owner of the medication.
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While some other countries do require that medical cannabis patients hold a valid medical cannabis card in order to access their prescription, there is no such legal requirement for UK patients. However, if you are prescribed medical cannabis from Releaf, you will receive a Releaf medical cannabis card within 3 days of becoming a registered Releaf patient. This medical cannabis card has been designed with the support of UK authorities, making it easier for our patients to quickly prove that they have the legal right to carry and take their prescribed medical cannabis products. The Releaf medical cannabis card displays a QR code, which is unique for every card and patient. This QR code holds all the information related to the patient's Releaf medical records, including their active patient status and current (and all past) prescriptions.
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Your Releaf medical cannabis card may arrive before your first prescription delivery, as they are sent seperately.
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The Releaf medical cannabis card has been designed with police support and offers patients a few key benefits over other UK medical cannabis cards: It is issued by an authorised prescribing clinic It helps to prove your prescription is legal It displays a password-protected QR code that, when scanned, shows your status as a legal medical cannabis patient and your prescription details It offers an extra level of protection from being arrested It shows that your prescribed cannabis-based medication meets safety regulations It is approved by qualified medical doctors
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Each Releaf medical cannabis card features a passport-style photo of the cardholder, along with their first and last name, and patient number. It also confirms that the cardholder is a 'UK registered medical cannabis patient'. Along with this information is a QR code. This QR code holds all the information related to the patient's Releaf medical records, including their active patient status and current (and all past) prescriptions. The QR code is protected by a 'one-time password' security feature. When scanned, the patient will receive a code, either by SMS or in an email, which the patient can provide to the authorities, enabling them to access and verify the patient's medical cannabis status.
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All Releaf patients will receive Releaf medical cannabis card within 3 days of becoming a registered Releaf patient This card has been designed with police support and makes it easier for our patients to prove they are legally allowed to carry and take prescribed. You should take your card with you whenever you are out of your home and carrying your medical cannabis.
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