It’s not the cannabis people worry about, it’s what might come with it
When people ask this question, they’re usually asking something deeper.
Can I trust what I’m using?
On the surface, cannabis can look the same — similar smell, similar appearance, similar assumptions.
But what matters is not what you can see.
It’s what you can’t.
What we know about contamination risks
In regulated systems, products are tested, tracked, and controlled.
In unregulated markets, that control disappears.
There is no consistent oversight of how products are grown, stored, handled, or altered before they reach the end user.
Reports in different regions have raised concerns about substances being mixed, altered, or contaminated without the user’s knowledge.
This has included synthetic compounds and, in wider drug markets, potent substances such as fentanyl.
This does not mean every product contains these substances.
But it does mean one important thing:
You cannot verify what you are using.
Why this matters
Without proper testing and regulation:
- You don’t know the exact contents
- You don’t know the strength
- You don’t know what may have been added or introduced
- You don’t know how your body will respond
And if something feels wrong, there is no clear explanation why.
No batch tracking. No accountability. No clinical oversight.
A regulated alternative
Medical cannabis is different.
It is prescribed by specialist clinicians and supplied through regulated pharmacy channels.
- Produced under controlled conditions
- Quality tested for consistency and safety
- Tracked from production to supply
- Used under clinical supervision
This removes the uncertainty.
You know what you are taking. You know how much. And you know who is responsible for your care.
See the full safety comparison
Check your eligibility
If you are considering a safer, regulated approach, the next step is to complete a short eligibility check.
Takes less than 2 minutes. No GP referral required.
Please select your nearest pharmacy location below:
For patients using our Newark (Sherwood Avenue) pharmacy
For patients using our Bentley (Doncaster) pharmacy
Medical cannabis is a prescription-only treatment. It is only considered after appropriate clinical assessment and may not be suitable for every patient.