THC Vapes
THC vapes are legal when prescribed to you by a specialist doctor listed on the GMC Specialist Register. Your prescribed cartridge is dispensed by a licensed pharmacy to be administered with a compatible vape pen or device.
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The basics
What THC vapes are
THC vapes are legal prescribable medical cannabis treatment options in the UK. They come in two pieces:
The THC vape cartridge: A sealed, prefilled cartridge that contains a prescribed cannabis extract with a defined and clearly printed cannabinoid profile.
The vape pen or device: A compatible, rechargeable battery device that the cartridge screws or clicks into. When switched on, the battery heats the extract to the point where it vaporises, and this vapour is then inhaled.
You may also see a THC vape pen described simply as a THC pen.
How it's used
Using your prescribed THC vape pen
A prescribed THC vape cartridge screws or clips onto a weed vape battery or device, which heats the extract in the cartridge to the point where it vaporises but does not combust. This ensures that the therapeutic compounds, in this case cannabinoids and terpenes, are released as vapour rather than smoke, which you then inhale through the mouthpiece.
Fit the cartridge
Your legally prescribed THC cartridge needs to be fitted to the vape pen.
Your legally prescribed THC cartridge needs to be fitted to the vape pen.
Follow your prescription
Make sure you follow all instructions as your pharmacy or prescribing doctor has advised, which will be printed on the prescription label attached to the THC vape box.
Make sure you follow all instructions as your pharmacy or prescribing doctor has advised, which will be printed on the prescription label attached to the THC vape box.
Allow time
The effects will take a few minutes to be fully noticeable, so allow time between administrations.
The effects will take a few minutes to be fully noticeable, so allow time between administrations.
Review the effects
At your subsequent follow-up appointments, explain to your doctor how you are getting on and how the THC vape is working for your health needs, so they can review all treatment options.
At your subsequent follow-up appointments, explain to your doctor how you are getting on and how the THC vape is working for your health needs, so they can review all treatment options.
Dose consistency
Pre-filled THC vape cartridges deliver a very consistent dose. Each cartridge contains a regulated and specified amount of the target cannabinoid, making dosing consistent from one administration to the next.
Pre-filled THC vape cartridges deliver a very consistent dose. Each cartridge contains a regulated and specified amount of the target cannabinoid, making dosing consistent from one administration to the next.
Discretion and practicality
Unlike flower, THC vapes do not need to be prepared before each dose. They are designed to offer a discrete, easy to administer, and convenient option that is easy to dial the dose in for consistent effects on the go.
Unlike flower, THC vapes do not need to be prepared before each dose. They are designed to offer a discrete, easy to administer, and convenient option that is easy to dial the dose in for consistent effects on the go.
Prior treatment history
Your specialist will carefully consider your full medical history, and current and previous medications, and how you have responded to care so far before a decision is made on a THC vape UK prescription.
Your specialist will carefully consider your full medical history, and current and previous medications, and how you have responded to care so far before a decision is made on a THC vape UK prescription.
Benefits & considerations
THC vape cartridges offer some very obvious positives for certain patients, but they are not suitable for everyone. It is important to be aware of all of the practical considerations that can and do affect your day-to-day treatment routine when prescribed a THC vape UK.
Noticeable within minutes
As the vapour is inhaled and enters the bloodstream through the lungs, the effects are noticeable within minutes.
As the vapour is inhaled and enters the bloodstream through the lungs, the effects are noticeable within minutes.
Consistent dosing
With each cartridge containing a regulated and measured cannabinoid concentration, every administration starts with the same formulation. This makes consistent dosing quite simple.
With each cartridge containing a regulated and measured cannabinoid concentration, every administration starts with the same formulation. This makes consistent dosing quite simple.
Ease of use
No grinding or weighing out any flower. Simply take your THC vape out, inhale, and put it back in the box.
No grinding or weighing out any flower. Simply take your THC vape out, inhale, and put it back in the box.
No combustion
THC vapes heat the extract to the precise temperature it needs to vaporise rather than burning any plant material. No combustion at all.
THC vapes heat the extract to the precise temperature it needs to vaporise rather than burning any plant material. No combustion at all.
Potential benefits
Noticeable within minutes
As the vapour is inhaled and enters the bloodstream through the lungs, the effects are noticeable within minutes.
As the vapour is inhaled and enters the bloodstream through the lungs, the effects are noticeable within minutes.
Consistent dosing
With each cartridge containing a regulated and measured cannabinoid concentration, every administration starts with the same formulation. This makes consistent dosing quite simple.
With each cartridge containing a regulated and measured cannabinoid concentration, every administration starts with the same formulation. This makes consistent dosing quite simple.
Ease of use
No grinding or weighing out any flower. Simply take your THC vape out, inhale, and put it back in the box.
No grinding or weighing out any flower. Simply take your THC vape out, inhale, and put it back in the box.
No combustion
THC vapes heat the extract to the precise temperature it needs to vaporise rather than burning any plant material. No combustion at all.
THC vapes heat the extract to the precise temperature it needs to vaporise rather than burning any plant material. No combustion at all.
Considerations
Compatible device
Your cartridge must be paired with a compatible device and will need to be charged regularly.
Your cartridge must be paired with a compatible device and will need to be charged regularly.
Shorter duration
Vape effects may not last as long as sublingually administered oil or orally administered pastilles. If you have symptoms that affect your overall sleep, another format may be more suitable.
Vape effects may not last as long as sublingually administered oil or orally administered pastilles. If you have symptoms that affect your overall sleep, another format may be more suitable.
Inhalation may not suit everyone
Inhalation of vapour is not suitable for all patients, particularly those with respiratory issues.
Inhalation of vapour is not suitable for all patients, particularly those with respiratory issues.
Availability
Cartridge availability has historically varied here in the UK.
Cartridge availability has historically varied here in the UK.
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