How Much Should You Pay? UK Cannabis Prescription Cost
Looking for a cost-effective cannabis prescription? From the cost of your consultation through to the cost of your medicine, we give you a complete step-by-step guide.
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How Much Should You Pay?
Before we dive into your UK cannabis prescription cost, let’s make sure you understand the different types of medical cannabis available in the UK.
See our Guide to Prescription Cannabis-based Medicines In the UK to make sure you understand the basics of medicinal cannabis including the basics on THC, CBD and medical cannabis flowers and oils.
Okay, let’s jump in. The first thing that you need to know is that the average UK cannabis prescription cost is made up of three things.
- The cost of your medicine.
- The cost to see your doctor.
- Any costs your doctor may charge to issue a prescription
We’re going to dive into each of these areas so that you’re totally clear on the average UK cannabis prescription cost.
Your UK Cannabis Prescription Cost: Cost of Your Medicine
To understand the cost of your medicine, you need to understand each of the two parts that make up the overall cost.
- The amount of flower or oil you’re prescribed every month.
- The cost of your flower or oil.
Let’s look at each individually to understand a little bit more.
Medical Cannabis Flower
Patients with a UK cannabis prescription for flower will typically be prescribed anywhere from 10g to 60g per month, with 30g being the average.
The cost per gram ranges from ~£6 per gram to ~£9 per gram, with the main driver of price being patient preference, rather than the amount of THC or CBD. This means that patients who want to spend less on their medical cannabis flower are able to, if they prefer.
So, if you’re prescribed medical cannabis flower this will cost you somewhere between £60 – £540 depending on amount prescribed and the price per gram.
Medical Cannabis Oil
Patients with a UK cannabis prescription for oil will typically be prescribed anywhere from 10ml to 50ml per month, with 30ml being the average.
The cost per bottle ranges from £80 to £200, with the main driver of price being the total amount of THC or CBD.
Medical Cannabis Flower and Oil
Yes, you guessed it. Lots of patients with a UK cannabis prescription get prescribed both flower and oil.
The cost of flower and oil probably doesn’t need explaining in too much detail! It’s simply the cost of whatever medical cannabis flower plus the cost of any medical cannabis oil you’ve been prescribed.
On average a prescription may cost between approximately £80 – £300 per month depending on the medical cannabis products prescribed.
Your UK Cannabis Prescription Cost: The Cost to See Your Doctor
The cost to see your healthcare professional is made up of three costs.
- The cost of your initial consultation
- The cost of a follow-up consultation
- The cost of quarterly check-ups
Full details of these prices for each Script Assist enabled private doctor can be found on our Find a Doctor page.
These start from around £150 per initial consultation and £75 for a follow-up consultation.
Your doctor will then want to see you for a periodic check-up. If you’re stable then this may typically be every six months. These consultations start at £75.
If you have private health insurance, either personally or through the company that you work for, you should look for a doctor with matching insurance cover. You may be able to recover the cost of your consultation in line with your policy terms.
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Your UK Cannabis Prescription Cost: Prescription Issuance Costs
If you have a consultation with a doctor and they write you prescription, they will never charge you separately to issue the prescription.
When you request a repeat prescription through the app, some doctors may charge a fee to issue the prescription.
Not all doctors charge this, and it’s usually around £10-£20.
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Total Cost of Your UK Cannabis Prescription
You probably understand now that your UK cannabis prescription cost depends on exactly what it is your prescribed, and who prescribes it to you.
Total Cost: Illustrative Example
Cost of Your Medication
Let’s assume the following for the cost of your medication:
- £150 per month, with a repeat prescription being ordered every other month.
- Typical of a patient being prescribed medical cannabis oil and a small amount of medical cannabis flower, or a patient being prescribed a moderate amount of medical cannabis flower.
- Over a year you would expect to pay around £900.
Cost of Your Consultations Plus Any Cost to Issue Prescriptions
Let’s assume the following for the cost of your doctor
- Initial Consultation: £150
- Follow-up Consultation: £75
- Cost to Issue Prescription When No Consultation: £15
- Over a year you would expect to pay around £405 to your doctor, or around £34 per month on average.
Total Cost of Your UK Cannabis Prescription
In this example you would expect to pay the following:
- Medicine Per Year: £900
- Doctor Per Year: £405
- Total Per Year: £1,305
- Average Per Month: £109
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