A Step-by-Step Guide for Practitioners & Patients
How do you access it?
For Healthcare
Professionals in the UK
We’re proud to support UK healthcare professionals with pharmaceutical-grade medicinal cannabis — ethically cultivated, scientifically validated, and fully compliant. We happily work with clinicians, specialist prescribers and pharmacies to deliver natural therapeutics that are safe, consistent and commercially viable.
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1. Registration Process
- Must be on the Specialist Register of the GMC
- Complete GCF Pharma’s prescriber accreditation programme (6 CPD hours)
2. Patient Assessment Protocol
- Documented failure of ≥2 first-line treatments
- Comprehensive risk-benefit analysis required
3. Prescription Fulfilment
- Dispensed through approved UK pharmacies
- Typical NHS pricing: £5-£15 per gram (depending on formulation)
INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTORS
GCF Pharma partners with international distributors to deliver pharmaceutical-grade medicinal cannabis backed by science and built for scale. From customs-compliant logistics to white-label solutions, we make global distribution seamless, reliable and fully traceable.
Minimum Order Quantities:
£5,000 minimum for initial orders
Standard container shipment: £150,000-
£200,000 value
Required Documentation:
Import licences (valid in destination
country)
End-user declarations
Certificate of Pharmaceutical
Product (CPP)
MEDICAL GRADE RANGE
Product
High-CBD Oil (20%)
Balanced THC:CBD Flower
CBG Dominant Capsules
NHS Price Range
£80-£120/30ml
£8-£12/gram
£1.50-£2/unit
Key Indications
Paediatric epilepsy
Chronic pain, MS spasticity
Inflammatory bowel disease
Product
NHS Price Range
Key Indications
High-CBD Oil (20%)
Balanced THC:CBD Flower
CBG Dominant Capsules
£80-£120/30ml
£8-£12/gram
£1.50-£2/unit
Paediatric epilepsy
Chronic pain, MS spasticity
Inflammatory bowel disease
GOT QUESTIONS?
GENERAL FAQ
Currently only available through specialist NHS clinics for:
- Treatment-resistant epilepsy
- Chemotherapy-induced nausea
- MS spasticity
(Private prescriptions typically cost £150-£300/month)
Full-spectrum cannabis includes a wide range of cannabinoids and terpenes, creating the “entourage effect.” Isolate products contain only one active compound, such as pure CBD, for highly targeted treatment.
Onset varies by format—vaping and oils can work within minutes, while capsules and edibles may take 30–90 minutes. Therapeutic benefit typically improves with consistent use over time.
Yes, but always consult a physician. Cannabis may interact with enzyme pathways (e.g., CYP3A4), affecting drug metabolism. Your prescriber should evaluate compatibility based on your medication profile.
No. Home cultivation remains illegal under UK law unless you are part of an authorised research programme or clinical licence. GCF Pharma ensures all cultivation is fully licensed and regulated.
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Legal Information
Our operations are fully compliant with UK MHRA, EU-GMP, and international regulatory frameworks. We work globally with trusted partners to ensure quality, traceability, and ethical sourcing across every step of the supply chain.
To help you better understand the science behind what we do, we’ve included an educational resource below.
Want to learn more about the science behind medical cannabis?
For those interested in the clinical background and therapeutic potential of cannabis-based medicines, this Wikipedia article on medical cannabis offers a well-rounded overview based on current research and global use cases.
