What does “Special (unlicensed special)” mean?
A medicine manufactured or imported to meet the needs of an individual patient where no licensed product is suitable.
Special (unlicensed special) in plain English
A medicine manufactured or imported to meet the needs of an individual patient where no licensed product is suitable.
Most cannabis-based products prescribed privately in the UK reach patients through this route, which is why supply can vary and why a particular preparation is not guaranteed to remain available.
Specials must be manufactured to appropriate standards and are subject to MHRA oversight of manufacture and importation.
Frequently asked questions
What does special (unlicensed special) mean?
A medicine manufactured or imported to meet the needs of an individual patient where no licensed product is suitable.
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