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Medical Cannabis Treatment Indications

Lile Davidson October 3, 2024

In the UK, medical cannabis can be prescribed for a variety of conditions, primarily when conventional treatments have been ineffective. These conditions include chronic pain (e.g., fibromyalgia, arthritis), multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, cancer pain, chemotherapy-induced nausea, anxiety, PTSD, Tourette’s syndrome, and inflammatory conditions such as Crohn’s disease. Elios Clinics ensures a thorough review of a patient’s medical records to assess eligibility based on these conditions.

Reporting CBPMs

Jan Hammond October 3, 2024

For information, please visit: www.gov.uk/drug-driving-law Yellow card details If you are prescribed a CBPM and experience any side effects, please report these to your consultant. You can also report them via the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme or through the clinic at [email protected]

Driving and CBPMs

Jan Hammond October 3, 2024

CBPMs may make you feel sleepy. Do not drive while taking CBPMs until you know how they affect you. Do not drive if you feel sleepy, dizzy, unable to concentrate or make decisions, or have blurred or double vision. If this happens, do not drive or use tools or machinery. When taking CBPMs, knowing that they may cause drowsiness is important. For this reason, we advise patients to wait until they understand how CBPMs affect

Travelling in the UK with CBPM

Lile Davidson October 3, 2024

Traveling with Controlled Drugs and Prescription Medication (CBPM) in the UK requires carrying a copy of the prescription alongside the medicine, which must remain in its original packaging and be clearly labeled.

Travelling Abroad with CBPM

Donna Philips October 3, 2024

When traveling with CBPMs, you should know potential restrictions and regulations in the countries you travel to and from. CBPMs are highly regulated, and some countries may not permit their possession, even with a consultant’s prescription. Therefore, it is recommended to consult with your travel medicine specialist or consultant before travelling with CBPMs. If you have any doubts or questions about traveling with CBPMs, contact the Embassy or Consulate of the countries you visit. To

Safe Storage and disposal of CBPM

Clark Harrison October 3, 2024

At Elios clinics, we advise that all CBPMs are stored in a safe place that is out of reach of children and pets. It is important to keep them away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures. To prevent leaking, always store products upright with the lid securely tightened. It’s important to follow local regulations and guidelines when disposing of these products. This often involves returning unused or expired CBPMs to a pharmacy or other authorised

Sending Prescription to the Pharmacy

Olivier Rolie October 3, 2024

Elios Clinics will provide you with a prescription, but we do not have a dispensing pharmacy. Therefore, we recommend a pharmacy, but you are not obligated to use them. Once your prescription has been approved,the pharmacy will dispense the prescription within 24 hours. Pharmacy Checks: The pharmacy needs to meet specific requirements before they can dispense your medication, which may include completing and returning GDPR documents, proof of address, and photographic ID. Payments: In the

SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

Lile Davidson October 3, 2024

When starting CBPMs, you may experience side effects: Dizziness Drowsiness Short-term memory loss Red eyes Dry mouth Hunger Nausea Fatigue Paranoia Anxiety Depression lack of energy or feeling weak or unwell constipation or diarrhoea stomach pain Having trouble concentrating Headache Low blood pressure Increased heartrate Diarrhoea Euphoria Blurred vision. If you are prescribed a CBPM and experience any side effects, please report these to your consultant or through the clinic at Elios Clinics. Some people

ABOUT CBPMs

Lile Davidson October 3, 2024

At Elios Clinics, we offer CBPMs (Cannabis-Based Prescription Medicines) derived from the cannabis plant and have been legal to use as a prescription medicine in the UK since 2018. CBPMs are considered for various medical needs, particularly for people who have tried other treatments without success or have experienced intolerable side effects. Our expert consultants can help you decide if CBPMs are the right choice. HOW DO CBPMs WORK? CBPMs work on the endocannabinoid

Unlicensed Specials at Elios Clinics

Jack Sisson October 3, 2024

CBPMs prescribed through Elios Clinics are unlicensed specials. These medicines are imported and prescribed to meet individual needs in cases where licensed medications have been prescribed but have had little or no benefit. CBPMs prescribed through Elios Clinics are not licensed by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency. If you have any questions or concerns, please get in touch with us via [email protected], and we will be happy to discuss this further with you.