Some medical cannabis patients in the UK will be prescribed medical cannabis dried flower for inhaling using a vaporiser. A vaporiser allows the patient to inhale the active compounds of their medicine without the harmful by-products of smoking, delivering fast-acting effects while preserving delicate cannabinoidssuch as THC, CBD, and terpenes.
Please note, medical cannabis flower is prescribed to be administered via a medically approved vaporiser. We strongly advise against smoking your medicine because of the health risks.
To support safe administration, the UK has approved three medical-grade vaporisers for prescribed cannabis use:
These medical-grade vaporisers are designed to precisely heat cannabis flower without combustion. They allow users to control the temperature, which affects vapour density and cannabinoid release.
Studies suggest that vaporising at 170 to 200°C effectively releases cannabinoids and terpenes without burning the plant. Combustion occurs at 230°C and above, producing harmful by-products.
