What Does ‘Unlicensed Specials’ Mean for Medical Cannabis Prescriptions?
Medical cannabis is now prescribed in the UK under carefully controlled conditions, but terms like “unlicensed specials” can confuse patients and even some healthcare professionals. This article explains what unlicensed specials mean in the context of medical cannabis prescriptions, why the UK strictly endorses vaporisation over smoking, and how pharmacies and pharmacists handle these medicines to ensure safe, effective treatment. Understanding Unlicensed Medicine