Releaf patients receive their delivered medication once a month.
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All prescription items will be sent out with a photocopy of the original paper prescription. You can also access all previous prescriptions by logging into your Patient Portal.
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Yes, all medical cannabis products come with an expiration date clearly printed on the original packaging.
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Sign in to your Releaf Patient Portal and select the ‘Prescription’ tab in the left hand side menu. Click on the ‘Request a Repeat’ button to choose which medication you would like to order. This will then be sent to one of our specialist clinicians for review.
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If you would like to discuss your current prescription, you will need to book a follow-up consultation with a Releaf prescribing clinician. During the consultation, the clinician will work with you to find a cannabis-based treatment option that aligns with your health needs and treatment goals.
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If you feel that your Releaf medical cannabis treatment plan is working as you had hoped or expected, it’s important to book a follow-up consultation. Your Releaf specialist will work with you to understand your experience, review your treatment plan, and make any necessary adjustments to ensure it meets your health needs and goals
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If you’re not experiencing any effects from your medical cannabis prescription, It's best to book in for a follow-up consultation with a Releaf specialist. The doctor will take the time needed to understand your health needs and goals, and then review your treatment plan, potentially adjust your dosage or recommend a different product to better suit your requirements.
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No, the amount of oil in each dose is minimal, so it is unlikely to cause unexpected weight gain. Medical cannabis oil is carefully dosed to meet therapeutic needs without contributing significantly to calorie intake.
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All Releaf precriptions are valid for 28 days.
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No, you can choose to purchase items from your prescription as needed. This flexibility allows you to manage your treatment based on your current requirements and budget.
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Releaf patients have access to a wide range of cannabis cultivars, grown specifically to meet medical-grade standards. These strains are tailored to suit various conditions, including high-THC, high-CBD, and balanced options, ensuring effective and personalised treatment for each patient.
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The stongest cultivar, in terms of THC percentage, that Releaf patients can be prescribed is 26% THC.
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In the UK, medical cannabis is commonly prescribed to treat or alleviate symptoms of a wide range of health concerns and conditions. These include chronic pain, mental health concerns (such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD), gastroenterological and neurological disorders, sleeping disorders, and as a complementary therapy option for cancer support, among many others.
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If you feel unwell after taking your prescription you should contact the Patient Support Team at support@releaf.co.uk or call 020 3657 3346. If you are in an emergency situation, call 999 or visit your closest A&E
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Your prescription will be reviewed within 24-48 hours, although for some rare instances, we may be required to wait for a specific consultant with expertise in the primary condition.
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If you are currently registered as a patient with another private medical cannabis clinic, you will first need to request a patient discharge letter before you can sign up as a Releaf patient. After you have an initial consultation with a Releaf medical cannabis clinician and your case is reviewed by our MDT, a decision will be made regarding issuing a new prescription.
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