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Alternaleaf has one simple goal – to help patients connect with expert doctors and pharmacists who specialise in plant medicine, empowering all on their journey to better health and better medicine. See clinic specifics on this page, or scroll to explore Alternaleaf reviews.

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Rated 2.8 out of 5
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About the Clinic

Alternaleaf is one of the largest private cannabis clinics, servicing patients UK-wide. The expansive team of experienced healthcare professionals working with Alternaleaf offer patients in-depth knowledge and understanding of medical cannabis’s therapeutic benefits and a compassionate, patient, and understanding approach. They work closely with patients to ensure that the treatment options offered are customised to their unique health needs. Their approach to patient care is centred around a holistic view of health, recognising the interconnectedness of physical and mental well-being.

While some UK medical cannabis clinics focus on one specific aspect of treatment, Alternaleaf takes a more comprehensive approach. The team works collaboratively to address all aspects of health and well-being, offering patients suffering from a wide range of conditions the best possible care. With regular follow-ups, transparent and affordable pricing, and a commitment to evidence-based medicine, Alternaleaf strives to provide patients with the highest quality of care.

Alternaleaf is committed to serving those who have served our country. By partnering with veterans’ charities Blue Light and Defence Discount Card, they offer discounted treatment options for UK military veterans, and their families.

All Atlernaleaf consultations are offered through their online portal, allowing patients to access the care they need from the comfort of their own homes, and without the worry of long waiting times or travel expenses.

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Sign Up Process

Alternaleaf’s signup process is quite well laid out and easy to work through, although the number of clicks that need to be made to reach the end of the process is a little more than some of the other top UK medical cannabis clinics.

You will first be asked to answer a series of medical history related questions, then be asked to provide a copy of your SCR (medical records) if you have them available, and if everything is in order, you will be told whether you are eligible or ineligible to continue. If you are eligible for an initial consult with Alternaleaf, you will then be required to answer a few questions relating to your personal details (including your name, phone number, date of birth, address, etc.).

Once this is done, you will be prompted to book one of the available consult slots, and that’s it, all done.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for a medical cannabis prescription, patients must have first tried two licenced medicines, treatments or therapies for their condition, as prescribed by a GP or healthcare professional.

You have received a formal diagnosis.
You've been prescribed medication or therapy for this before.
You've never been diagnosed with psychosis.

Patient Journey

Below, the patient journey at Alternaleaf is outlined along with the necessary steps to access their services:

1
Check eligibility.
2
Book an appointment.
3
Meet consultant.
4
Pay for prescription.
5
Receive in post.

Conditions Treated

All of the medical cannabis clinics on this website operate under the stringent legal frameworks governing the prescription of medicinal cannabis. While we have not received explicit information from the clinics regarding the specific conditions they treat, we understand, based on UK legislation, that they are likely able to prescribe medicinal cannabis for a range of conditions including, but not limited to:

 

Anorexia, Anxiety, Arthritis, Asthma, Autism, Back Problems, Cancer, Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, Chronic pain, Chronic Inflammation, Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome, Colitis, Crohn’s disease, Depression, Diverticulitis, Dystonia, Epilepsy / Seizure management, Fibromyalgia, Frozen Shoulder, Gout, Migraines, Menopause, Neuropathic pain, Neuropathies, Palliative care, Parkinson’s Disease, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, PTSD, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sleep disorders, Spasticity, Tremors.

Staff

We invite you to explore the staff page of Alternaleaf linked below, to familiarise yourself with the medical professionals, specialists and team who are responsible for delivering patient care.

Services Offered

We’ve outlined the array of services that Alternaleaf specialises in below, to give you a clear understanding of what’s available for your care.

Appointments
Prescriptions
Repeat prescriptions

Pricing Information

The prices listed below are for services offered by Alternaleaf. We regularly check and update these, but please note they might differ from the current pricing at the clinic, so we advise confirming with Alternaleaf directly for the most accurate information. Feel free to contact us with any pricing updates for any of the UK medical cannabis clinics.

First appointments

£49

Follow up

£49

Repeat prescriptions

FREE

Alternaleaf Discount Code and Promotions

No current codes or promotions available

Contact Information

General

hello@alternaleaf.co.uk
01283244025
140 Wharfedale Rd, Winnersh Triangle, Reading, Berkshire

Payment Options

Accepted payment methods

Visa
Visa Debit
Mastercard

Operating Hours

Mon-Fri

9am - 5pm

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

Clinic FAQs

First opening its doors in Australia in 2017, Alternaleaf medical cannabis clinic expanded its reach to the UK in September 2023. It is seen as being one of the larger medical cannabis providers in the UK and Australia.

They sure do, with the exception of the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands.

In the UK, Alternaleaf is a subsidiary of Montu, with Asif Dewan serving as the current Managing Director. In Australia, Christopher Lee Strauch is the Managing Director of Alternaleaf Pty Ltd.

Alternaleaf UK offers patients access to a range of cannabis-based treatment options, including medical cannabis flower and oil formulations, through a prescription only service. Alternaleaf patients also have access to a variety of additional products that support medical cannabis administration.

While Alternaleaf does not publically disclose all of the international medical cannabis suppliers that it currently sources both medical cannabis flower and oil formulations through, it is common for UK medical cannabis clinics to work with suppliers from Canada, Spain, Portugal, Australia, and even here in the UK.

That is very much dependent on the number of consultations needed and the amount of medical cannabis being prescribed, but as a loose guide:

  • Initial Consultation: £49 (one-time fee)
  • For Low-Dose Patients: Approximately £80 to £150 per month (including consultation and medication costs)
  • For Higher-Dose Patients: This can range up to £300 plus per month, depending on individual prescription needs.

If you would like to sign up with Alternaleaf for medical cannabis treatment, the first step is to head to their website and complete a short medical questionnaire. Once completed, and if you are found to be eligible for treatment, you will be invited to set up an online account where you can upload your SCR (medical documents) and book in for an appointment. Alternatively, you can call the clinic for a more detailed breakdown of the process.

That depends on a few factors, like your location, the type of product ordered and how much is needed to manage your symptoms. Once a prescription is issued and paid for by the patient, the medication is dispatched by the pharmacy through Royal Mail, Guaranteed Next Day Tracked delivery. Expect to have your prescription delivered within 3 to 5 working days.

User Reviews

Rated 2.8 out of 5
2.8
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33 reviews
Review of the healthcare provided, such as the effectiveness of treatments and the expertise of the medical staff.
Feedback on the friendliness, professionalism, and responsiveness of the clinic staff.
Includes the ease of booking appointments, the efficiency of check-in processes, and the user-friendliness of digital platforms.
Review of the clarity of explanations provided by medical staff, the adequacy of follow-up communications, and the effectiveness of patient education materials.
Feedback on the clarity of cost information and the accuracy and promptness of billing.
Feedback on the length of time patients need to wait for an appointment and in the waiting room.
Review of the quality of follow-up care, such as progress monitoring and the ease of getting prescription refills.
Feedback on how well the clinic maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.

Jorge Pinto

25 February 2026
Overall Satisfaction
Rated 2.0 out of 5
Quality of Medical Care
Rated 1.0 out of 5

Absolutely clueless and hopeless the lot of them a year with them no once I was asked about my conditions only how I’m doing on the medication

Patient Service
Rated 1.0 out of 5

Staff runs around like headless chickens all the time fixing issues caused by the portal or the staff themselfs!lucky to get one reply in 10 set emails

Website Experience
Rated 1.0 out of 5

Costumer service is awful get cut off constantly and the phones just ring non stop ,no one answers

Communication
Rated 1.0 out of 5

Every issue raised falls into death ears , to get through to them and actually have an issue sorted takes days

Billing Transparency
Rated 5.0 out of 5

Average

Waiting Times
Rated 1.0 out of 5

Always long waits

Follow-Up Care
Confidentiality and Privacy
Rated 0.0 out of 5

Mea

22 October 2025
Overall Satisfaction
Rated 1.0 out of 5
Quality of Medical Care
Rated 1.0 out of 5

Frs were ok at start.however you never speak to them again reviews are nearly always done by HCP not GPS or pharmacists

Patient Service
Rated 1.0 out of 5

Not professional or helpful

And very non caring about Thier controlled drug polcy

Website Experience
Rated 1.0 out of 5

Utterly ridiculous 2 apps is too much and a waste of time and effort

Communication
Rated 1.0 out of 5

unable to communicate effectively. No call belacks or 48 returned call as promised on request to speak to a mànager to complain

They make it impossible to speak to anyone but phone girls sat at home on Thier sofas with no way of assisting with annything

Billing Transparency
Rated 1.0 out of 5

Always been good. No issues with payments being taken

Only thing they did get righwhat a surprise

Waiting Times
Rated 1.0 out of 5

Used to be great recently waiting times have more than trebled

Follow-Up Care
Confidentiality and Privacy
Rated 2.0 out of 5

Hmmmm is all I can say. I lost my confidence with them a long time ago

Ron

20 October 2025
Overall Satisfaction
Rated 5.0 out of 5
Quality of Medical Care
Rated 5.0 out of 5

Good, attentive and fast treatment. Doctor guided me well in appointment and found a solution that worked very well for me.

Patient Service
Rated 5.0 out of 5

Everyone was very friendly, emails were responded to promptly.

Website Experience
Rated 4.0 out of 5

Good onboarding flow, had to book appointment a couple of weeks out

Communication
Rated 4.0 out of 5

Good level of communication and follow-up reminders

Billing Transparency
Rated 5.0 out of 5

Everything is clear and up-front, no hidden costs found anywhere

Waiting Times
Rated 4.0 out of 5

Had to wait a little longer than expected for first appointment

Follow-Up Care
Confidentiality and Privacy
Rated 5.0 out of 5

I’m confident all of my data is protected and secure