UK Medical Cannabis Costs Explained
Everything costs money — but with the right clinic you can save significantly. Here is exactly what you will pay, from consultation to monthly medication.
Breakdown of All Costs
Initial Consultation
Your first appointment with a clinic specialist. Typically 20-45 minutes via video call.
£0 – £250
Medicann and Mamedica (with access scheme) offer free consultations. Alternaleaf charges just £49.
Follow-up Consultations
Required every 3 months to renew your prescription. Some clinics offer monthly repeats between follow-ups.
£0 – £75
Mamedica offers free follow-ups for life for eligible patients on their access scheme.
Monthly Medication
Cost of your prescribed cannabis products. Varies by clinic, product type, and dosage.
£50 – £350
Flower typically costs £5-£13/g. Oil is £40-£150 per bottle. Many patients spend £150-£250/month.
Delivery & Pharmacy Fees
Most clinics include free delivery. Some pharmacies charge a small dispensing fee.
£0 – £10
Cannabis Clinic Cardiff offers free delivery. Curaleaf dispenses through its own pharmacy network.
Cost Comparison by Clinic
| Clinic | Initial | Follow-up | Access Scheme |
|---|---|---|---|
| Releaf | £50–£150 | £40–£75 | — |
| Mamedica | £0–£100 | £0 (access scheme) – £75 | Free consultations for life for pat... |
| Alternaleaf | £49–£99 | £40–£60 | — |
| Curaleaf Clinic | £50–£150 | £50–£75 | — |
| Cannabis Clinic Cardiff | £250 (one-off) | £33/month subscription | — |
| Integro Clinics | £95–£195 | £49–£195 | — |
| Lyphe Clinic | £50–£150 | £50–£75 | — |
| Medicann | £0 | £40–£60 | Free initial consultations for all ... |
| CB1 Medical | £50 (all consultations free 12 months) | Free (after year 1, all care free for life) | Free initial consultation for veter... |
| Can Clinic | £99 | £29 | Veterans and emergency services per... |
| Zerenia | £15 | £79 | — |
| Leva Clinic | £15 | £49 | — |
| Treat It | £99 | £49 | — |
| Airmed Clinic | £20 | £20 | — |
| Dispensed | £45 | £29 | — |
Cheapest Upfront
Medicann
Initial consultation from £0
Best Ongoing Value
Mamedica
Free follow-ups for eligible patients
Average Monthly Cost
£150–£250
Most patients spend this range per month
Money-Saving Tips
- Use an access scheme: If you are on PIP, DLA, Universal Credit, or are a veteran, Mamedica offers free consultations for life.
- Choose low upfront cost: Alternaleaf (£49) or Medicann (£0) minimise initial spend.
- Split your prescription: Cannabis Clinic Cardiff lets you buy from multiple pharmacies to find the best price.
- Buy in bulk: Most pharmacies offer discounts for larger quantities (e.g., 30g vs 10g flower).
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