About Karsons

From 1 December patients with a private prescription for Cannabis Based Products for Medicinal use (CBPMs) will be able to have their prescription fulfilled on the Isle of Man.

CBPM prescriptions are not available on the NHS, but patients can use CQC registered private clinics with a medical practitioner on a specialist register which allows them to prescribe CBPMs.

Patients with prescriptions will be able to take them to Karsons from Thursday. While the service becomes established it may take around 7-10 working days from the date of the original prescription arriving at the Pharmacy, for medication to arrive on Island. It is hoped this will reduce in time.

Patients who wish to explore the option of medicinal cannabis will find more information about the service and how the dispensing will work on the CBPMs webpage. Patients are encouraged to contact Karsons Pharmacy if they have any further questions. Guidance videos have also been created with Karsons Pharmacy to provide practical advice and considerations for patients. These will be available online alongside a set of Frequently Asked Questions.

Minister for Health and Social Care, Lawrie Hooper MHK, said: 'I’m really pleased that we’re now in position to launch this important service. I’d like to thank the public for their patience while it has been set up, the Department and Karsons have been working hard to get everything in place and we’ve shared the frustration at delays which have now been resolved.'

He added: 'We’d like to ask patients for their continued patience in the opening weeks of the service while the service embeds. I would encourage patients to read through our FAQs and familiarise themselves with the advice and guidance around the use of these products.' The licence to provide this service has been awarded by the Department of Health and Social Care to Karsons Pharmacy, and will allow them to operate the service as a pilot for a minimum of 12 months to collect data that evidences need and demand to shape future service provision on the Island.

Brands Generally Available (via Distributors)

		Althea™ Blast OKC T18 Orange Kush CakeBeta-Irradiated THC Flower Althea	Hybrid 18% / <1%	10g: £65 30g: £195	£6.50/g £182/oz	Mid June
		Althea™ Smalls T18 Orange Kush CakeBeta-Irradiated THC Flower Althea	Hybrid 18% / <1%	10g: £65 30g: £195	£6.50/g £182/oz 19th Jun	Available
		Althea™ T18 HollywoodBeta-Irradiated THC Flower Althea	Hybrid 18% / <1%	10g: £80 30g: £213	£7.10/g £199/oz	Awaiting ETA
		Althea™ T25 HuckleberryBeta-Irradiated THC Flower Althea	Hybrid 25% / <1%	10g: £90 30g: £234	£7.80/g £218/oz	Awaiting ETA
		Althea™ C25CBD Soft Gel Capsules Althea	Hybrid 0.25mg / 25mg	60: £45 120: £75	£0.63/ea £0.02/mg	Available
		Althea™ T2:C3THC/CBD Soft Gel Capsules Althea	Hybrid 2.5mg / 3mg	120: £84	£0.70/ea £0.13/mg	Available
		Althea™ T20:C1THC Full Spectrum Oil Althea	Indica 20mg / 1mg	30ml: £80	£2.67/ml £0.13/mg	Late May
		Althea™ T10:C10THC/CBD Full Spectrum Oil Althea	Hybrid 10mg / 10mg	30ml: £80	£2.67/ml £0.13/mg	Late May
		Althea™ T10:C12THC/CBD Full Spectrum Oil Althea	Hybrid 10mg / 12mg	20ml: £68 50ml: £170	£3.40/ml £0.15/mg 29th Apr	Awaiting ETA
		Althea™ C100CBD Full Spectrum Oil Althea	Sativa 1mg / 100mg	50ml: £90	£3.98/ml £0.04/mg	Awaiting ETA
		Khiron HK T20 Hindu KushGamma-Irradiated THC Flower Khiron Med	Indica 20% / <1%	10g: £65 30g: £195	£6.50/g £182/oz	Available
		Khiron GK T24 Green KnightNon-Irradiated THC Flower Northern Leaf	Hybrid 24% / <1%	10g: £80 30g: £240	£8.00/g £224/oz	Awaiting ETA
		Khiron Khiriox T12:C14THC/CBD Full Spectrum Oil Khiron Med	Hybrid 12mg / 14mg	30ml: TBC	TBC Unknown	Awaiting ETA
		Khiron Khiriox T25:C1THC Full Spectrum Oil Khiron Med	Hybrid 25mg / 1mg	30ml: £120	£4.00/ml £0.15/mg	Available
		MedCan Isando TS T19 Tokoloshe SherbetNon-Irradiated THC Flower MedCan	Indica Hybrid 19% / <1%	10g: £70 30g: £210	£7.00/g £196/oz	High (10KG+)
		MedCan Isando TS T24 Tokoloshe SherbetNon-Irradiated THC Flower MedCan	Indica Hybrid 24% / <1%	10g: £95 30g: £285	£9.50/g £266/oz	High (10KG+)