What you actually pay for

A medical cannabis bill has five parts, and the advertised price usually shows only some of them. Here is each part in plain terms, and the trap that makes some clinics look cheaper than they are.

The five parts of the cost

The consultation. An initial appointment with a specialist, then follow-ups. The first is often around £50 to £100, sometimes bundled with your first prescription. Follow-ups run roughly £25 to £50, or are included in a membership.

The prescription fee. The cost of issuing or repeating the prescription itself, about £20, or included in some plans.

The medication. The main cost, priced by the gram for flower or by the millilitre for oils, and driven by how much you are prescribed.

Delivery. Usually around £5 an order, or included with a membership.

The vaporiser. A one-off device, because smoking prescribed cannabis is not allowed. Reliable devices are £150 to £300.

The “what’s included” trap

This is the part that catches people. An advertised monthly price often looks competitive because it leaves things out, or assumes a smaller amount than you may be prescribed. Some prices cover only issuing the prescription, not the medicine. Others quote a monthly figure based on a low volume, so if your specialist

prescribes more, you pay more than the headline. The advertised number is rarely the real monthly cost.

How to compare honestly

Compare on two things: the price per gram, or per millilitre for oils, and what is bundled in. A higher per-gram price with free follow-ups and delivery can work out cheaper than a low “from” price with everything added on top. We set out the levers that actually lower the bill in [Realistic ways to lower the cost].

What this means for you: Before you judge any clinic on price, get the full picture: the consultation, the prescription fee, the medication cost at the amount you are likely to be prescribed, delivery, and whether follow-ups are included. Ask two questions of any advertised price: what does it include, and what monthly amount does it assume?

Sources: drawn from published UK clinic pricing as of June 2026

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By The Plain Line. Last updated June 2026. This is information, not medical or financial advice. Costs change, so we date and review our guides.