Alternaleaf vs Sapphire Medical
Detailed comparison of fees, product ranges and prices — find out which UK medical cannabis clinic suits you best.
Quick verdict
Side-by-side comparison
| Criteria | Alternaleaf | Sapphire Medical |
|---|---|---|
| Initial consultation | £100 | £199 |
| Repeat prescription | £40 | £75 |
| Delivery fee | Free | Free |
| Typical wait time | 1 week | 2 weeks |
| Patient rating | 4.6/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Avg price/gram | £10.34 | £13.72 |
| Products available | 131 | 111 |
| Online consultation | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| NHS referral accepted | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Ships nationwide | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Products available at both clinics
41 products cheaper at Alternaleaf · 28 cheaper at Sapphire Medical
| Product | Alternaleaf | Sapphire Medical | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Cantourage Extract 25
extract
1g
|
£72.02
Cheaper here |
£111.13 | £39.11 |
|
LGP Sativa Flower 20
flower
10g
|
£126.30 |
£87.50
Cheaper here |
£38.80 |
|
Curaleaf Relief Flower 22
flower
10g
|
£100.20
Cheaper here |
£137.90 | £37.70 |
|
Curaleaf Full Spectrum 25
flower
10g
|
£92.10
Cheaper here |
£125.60 | £33.50 |
|
Khiron Tierra THC22
flower
10g
|
£94.20
Cheaper here |
£126.90 | £32.70 |
|
Releaf Hybrid Flower
flower
10g
|
£99.36
Cheaper here |
£131.78 | £32.42 |
|
Mimosa UK 10g
flower
10g
|
£83.64
Cheaper here |
£110.32 | £26.68 |
|
Canopy Growth CBD Soft Gels 30-pack
capsule
30g
|
£97.44
Cheaper here |
£123.20 | £25.76 |
|
Purple Punch UK 10g
flower
10g
|
£88.03
Cheaper here |
£110.56 | £22.53 |
|
Dos-Si-Dos UK 10g
flower
10g
|
£88.69
Cheaper here |
£108.76 | £20.07 |
|
NOIDECS T22 Sativa
flower
10g
|
£120.27
Cheaper here |
£136.30 | £16.03 |
|
Trainwreck UK 10g
flower
10g
|
£108.64 |
£92.88
Cheaper here |
£15.76 |
|
Lemon Haze UK 10g
flower
10g
|
£81.13
Cheaper here |
£96.75 | £15.62 |
|
Rainbow Chip 10g
flower
10g
|
£84.43
Cheaper here |
£99.94 | £15.51 |
|
Aurora Drift Indica 18
flower
10g
|
£107.80
Cheaper here |
£122.80 | £15.00 |
|
Curaleaf T22 Hybrid Flower 10g
flower
10g
|
£96.04 |
£81.30
Cheaper here |
£14.74 |
|
Zkittlez UK 10g
flower
10g
|
£105.55 |
£91.08
Cheaper here |
£14.47 |
|
Super Lemon Haze UK 10g
flower
10g
|
£110.28 |
£95.96
Cheaper here |
£14.32 |
|
Tilray Concentrated Oil
extract
1g
|
£29.10
Cheaper here |
£42.67 | £13.57 |
|
Noidecs T20 Lemon Haze Flower 10g
flower
10g
|
£86.70
Cheaper here |
£100.23 | £13.53 |
|
Cherry Pie UK 10g
flower
10g
|
£97.45 |
£85.04
Cheaper here |
£12.41 |
|
Releaf CBD Rich Oil
oil
10g
|
£58.06 |
£46.85
Cheaper here |
£11.21 |
|
Aurora Sky T22 Sativa
flower
10g
|
£156.00 |
£145.00
Cheaper here |
£11.00 |
|
Hawaiian Snow 10g
flower
10g
|
£86.75
Cheaper here |
£97.61 | £10.86 |
|
Spectrum Orange 20mg
oil
10g
|
£61.20 |
£51.44
Cheaper here |
£9.76 |
|
Adven EMT-6 CBD Extract 1g
extract
1g
|
£109.96
Cheaper here |
£119.69 | £9.73 |
|
Pineapple Express UK 10g
flower
10g
|
£83.69
Cheaper here |
£93.33 | £9.64 |
|
Khiron Zerenia T5:C20 Oil 10ml
oil
10g
|
£46.15
Cheaper here |
£55.59 | £9.44 |
|
Darwin 10g
flower
10g
|
£86.71
Cheaper here |
£96.00 | £9.29 |
|
Noidecs T25 Rosin
extract
1g
|
£47.51 |
£39.26
Cheaper here |
£8.25 |
Showing 30 of 69 shared products
Products exclusive to each clinic
Only at Alternaleaf (62)
Only at Sapphire Medical (42)
About these clinics
Sapphire Medical
UK pioneers, first to prescribe in 2018. Research-focused multi-site.
Full profile →Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Alternaleaf or Sapphire Medical?
Alternaleaf is cheaper on 41 of 69 shared products. Average price per gram: £10.34 vs £13.72 at Sapphire Medical.
What are the consultation fees at Alternaleaf vs Sapphire Medical?
Alternaleaf charges £100 for an initial consultation. Sapphire Medical charges £199 for an initial consultation.
How long is the wait at Alternaleaf vs Sapphire Medical?
Alternaleaf typically has a 1-week wait for a new patient appointment. Sapphire Medical typically has a 2-week wait.
Can I switch between Alternaleaf and Sapphire Medical?
Yes — UK patients can transfer their prescription between licensed medical cannabis clinics. Contact your new clinic to arrange a transfer. You do not need a new prescription from your GP.
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