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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]
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
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.
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
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
In the context of Elios Clinics, repeat prescriptions are available for existing patients through their online portal, simplifying access to ongoing medical cannabis treatment. In cases where a prescribed product/strain is out of stock, Elios Clinics follows a 2% rule: an alternative product with a maximum variation of 2% in THC or CBD concentration can be prescribed to ensure consistency and safety. This helps maintain treatment effectiveness while preventing supply disruptions. Your next Repeat Prescription
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
Being a medication by itself medical cannabis may have some side effects depending on the active ingredients in its composition, the severity of the health condition, the type of medical cannabis product, drug to drug interactions, and patients’ individual factors.
There are a great variety of ways to take medical cannabis. At Elios Clinics, we issue prescriptions for oils and dried flower. The former can be taken under the tongue, and the latter is used for vaping. Vaping is great for a sudden onset of pain and when you need a quick result, while oils ensure sustained relief. Capsules, and topical creams, sublingual lozenges also provide an effective release. Your doctor will choose and prescribe
Navigating the complexities of managing prescriptions can often be overwhelming, especially when dealing with refills, medication instructions, or tracking prescription statuses. At Elios Clinics, we believe that the prescription process should be simple, transparent, and stress-free. That’s why we’ve integrated a comprehensive prescription management system into our Patient Dashboard, ensuring that your medications are always within reach and easy to manage. In this blog, we’ll break down every aspect of the prescription process at Elios