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.
Medical Cannabis Card
Prove Your Legal Right to Carry and Use Medical Cannabis
The Releaf Medical Cannabis Card is a secure, patient-friendly way to easily prove you're legally prescribed medical cannabis in the UK, offering peace of mind and confidence.
- Prove you're legally prescribed, instantly
- Private, secure, scannable
- Free for every Releaf patient
How it works
1. Scan the QR code
Scan the QR code using your smartphone camera. Once you access the webpage, an email will automatically be sent within 2-3 minutes.
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Releaf's brand ambassador, Linda Robson, joined Sky News to discuss how our medical cannabis cards supports patients.
Releaf Medical Cannabis Card vs Other UK Cards
Is it issued by an authorised prescribing clinic?
Does it prove my prescription is legal?
Uses a QR code to show latest prescription issued?
Does the card offer me a level of protection from being arrested?
Will I get support if I have an issue with my prescription?
Does the card show my cannabis meets safety regulations?
Is the card approved by qualified medical doctors?
Reduce The Fear of Arrest
Protecting you and your prescription
At Releaf, we’re breaking down barriers and making cannabis-based treatments accessible to everyone who is eligible. Our medical cannabis card helps patients and police officers, by easily providing proof of legitimacy. We hope that this will encourage anyone who may be put off by the fear of arrest, to try alternative treatments which may change their lives.
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.
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
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.
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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