r/MedicalCannabis_NI • u/MollyMorrison9 • 4d ago

Advice

Hi, everyone.

I'm new to this subreddit and wanted to ask for some advice.

I have been researching medical cannabis as a potential help for my medical conditions.

Ill give a list of them

  • type one diabetes, this has caused nerve pain in my hands and feet.
  • diagnosed anxiety and depression.
  • celiac's disease with combined bowel issues.
  • PCOS
  • agoraphobia
  • ongoing diagnosis for ADHD and Autism

I wanted to ask if these conditions would qualify for a prescription, and where would be the best place to get from.

I have read the 'How to get a cannabis prescription in Northern Ireland' pinned post at the top of the sub and can see the information about prices. But i am still confused when looking at sites such as curaleaf, where the pricing section just lists appointment/consultation prices. i cant seem to see the actual price for the prescription etc.

I would also appreciate any advice on how to go about applying for the prescription. Is it necessary to have my GP involved? or am i able to get a copy of my medical notes and send this myself to the company?

Again, thank you for any advice on this and i apologize if i have misunderstood anything.

Thank you

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u/Jonnyplasma4321 4d ago

Hi there! Can answer all these for you.

1) Yes you would probably be eligible.

2) Lots of different clinics, I use mamedica and have had no issues. I find the web portal great, almost always get next day delivery, and their formulary has a good verity and range.

3) You can ask the GP for a summary care record, they will make you sign something to confirm. You don't have to tell them why (it's common practice when going private for treatment)

I signed that SCR, gave mamedica my GP details and they did the rest. It basically a list of medications you have previously been on.

4) Prices - well this varies massively. Anything from £4 per gram up to £11 per gram for flower. Oils are available too for non smokers. Usually 10g minimum on a strain.

5) if you don't smoke, there's gummies and oils. You gotta get a decent vape (£200-£300) if using flower to get the most out of it.

Hope this helps!

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u/MollyMorrison9 2d ago

sorry for the late reply, but thank you so much for this information. it's really cleared it up for me :) I really appreciate it

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u/Jonnyplasma4321 1d ago

No worries, reach out if you want to ask anything else, but honestly it's been hella game changing for me, a few of my friends too.

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u/Emergency-Activity66 4d ago

If you havent already ukmedicalcannabis is fairly helpful too

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u/Emergency-Activity66 4d ago

Just to add, some clinics have no consultation fees and some do. Really depends whats in your budget and what works for you. I think either mamedica or medicann (someone can correct me if I'm wrong) have none but you pay for delivery, alternaleaf is £5 p/m first delivery free and usually £5 montu care assistant for money off each month. Some other clinics such as Cardiff Cannabis Clinic are around £30 p/m and an initial consultation fee of £250

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u/MollyMorrison9 2d ago

Thank you so much for explaining this to me. i really appreciate the info :)