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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
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
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
In 2018, cannabis-based medical products (CBMPs) were rescheduled to Schedule 2 in the UK. This allows these products to be prescribed at the discretion of a specialist doctor who is on the GMC Specialist Register. As these products are unlicensed, the prescribing clinician retains responsibility for any negative effects resulting in the use of these prescribed products. Based on GMC guidance, prescribing of CBMPs should only be considered in specific circumstances. Because of this, Elios
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
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