FAQs
Timelines vary depending on your requirements, but we can often introduce suitable, clinic-ready prescribers within days. We also support short-notice cover where needed.
Clinic-ready means clinicians are trained, vetted, indemnified and governance-aligned before placement, allowing them to step straight into clinic without additional preparation.
Yes. We can provide clinic-ready prescribers at short notice to help avoid cancelled appointments and maintain continuity of patient care.
We assess clinical background, prescribing experience, governance awareness and readiness to practise safely within UK medical cannabis regulations.
Yes. All clinicians are appropriately indemnified and complete mandatory CQC training and compliance checks before placement.
Clinicians complete comprehensive, evidence-based training covering the science and clinical practice of medical cannabis prescribing, alongside mandatory governance requirements.
Our network includes a range of experienced clinicians, including doctors, nurses and pharmacists, with backgrounds across multiple specialties relevant to medical cannabis care.
Costs depend on your clinic’s requirements and the type of placement needed. We’re happy to discuss fees transparently during an initial conversation. Please get in touch to arrange a video call.
We work closely with clinics to address any issues and, where needed, support alternative solutions to ensure continuity and quality of care.
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Why clinics work with CannPrescribe
1. Clinicians trained to prescribe from day one
Every clinician we place completes comprehensive, evidence-based education in the science and clinical use of cannabis-based medicinal products. They arrive with a clear understanding of cannabinoid pharmacology, condition-specific prescribing rationale, safe titration and monitoring, and effective patient communication. This means your clinic benefits immediately from clinicians who are confident in what they are prescribing — and why.
2. Indemnified and CQC-compliant before they start
We ensure every clinician is fully prepared before placement, managing professional indemnity, mandatory CQC training, compliance checks and credential verification. This removes uncertainty and reduces regulatory risk for your clinic. Every prescriber you receive is aligned with CQC expectations and medical governance standards from day one.
3. Greater patient confidence, supporting long-term retention
Clinicians with a deeper clinical and scientific understanding of medical cannabis deliver more confident consultations and clearer explanations to patients. This leads to better-tailored treatment plans, improved continuity of care and stronger therapeutic relationships. The result is higher patient satisfaction and more sustainable long-term retention.
4. Reliable short-notice clinical cover
Unexpected clinician absence can disrupt clinics and negatively impact patient experience. We can provide clinic-ready prescribers at short notice, helping to avoid cancelled appointments and maintain continuity of care. This ensures your service remains reliable, even when plans change.
5. End-to-end recruitment, without the administrative burden
We handle the entire recruitment and preparation process on your behalf, including sourcing, vetting, training, compliance documentation, indemnity coordination and onboarding. Your team doesn’t need to train or prepare clinicians internally. You tell us what expertise you need, and we deliver a prescriber who is ready to step straight into clinic.
6. Clinically informed standards at every stage
Our recruitment and training standards are shaped by real-world experience within UK medical cannabis clinics. This clinical insight ensures that quality, safety and governance are embedded into every stage of our process. Clinics benefit from a recruitment partner that understands the realities of prescribing in this evolving and highly regulated field.