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7 out of 10 UK doctors would consider prescribing plant medicine

For chronic pain or mental health conditions, if it were part of the NHS toolkit.

This is from a recent survey of 500 UK Doctors commissioned by Alternaleaf UK, conducted by Censuswide in May 2025.

Who is Alternaleaf for?

We have prescribed plant medicine for more than 50 conditions including:
Chronic Pain
  • Back Pain
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Arthritis
  • Cancer Related
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Ulcerative Colitis
Mental Health
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • PTSD
  • OCD
  • Insomnia
Neurological
  • Migraine
  • Autism
  • Epilepsy
  • MS
  • Parkinson’s
  • ADHD
Women’s Health
  • Endometriosis
  • Menopause
  • Pre-menstrual Dysphoria
To qualify, you must:

Have a diagnosis

Have been offered at least two conventional treatments*

Not be pregnant or have a history of psychosis or schizophrenia

*Treatments can include medication, talking therapy, physiotherapy, surgery and anything else prescribed by your GP.
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Our Patients

Over 200,000 patients treated globally
Over 50% of our chronic pain patients suffered for over 10 years before finding Alternaleaf
83% of our patients experience no negative side effects

Thanks to flexible, online video appointments and our excellent delivery service, our patients can access plant medicine anywhere in the UK.

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Our Pricing

We offer two ways to pay

Pay As You Go

£39 per appointment
This is as simple as it sounds: you pay for each appointment as you go.

Membership

£10 per month
This covers the cost of all your required online video appointments.
Please note the above does not include the cost of medication.
Both options include:

Personalised treatment

One free delivery every month

Travel letters

There are no hidden fees and if you don't qualify, you'll get your money back.

Price of medication varies, but can be as little as £20 per week.

Flower starts from £5 per gram.

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How It Works

We know things may feel overwhelming now, but we’re with you every step of the way. Here’s a rough breakdown of what your journey with Alternaleaf will look like
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Step 1

See if you qualify

It takes 30 seconds
Step 2

Book an online video appointment

This will be with our caring clinical team. We’ll need to see NHS medical records before prescribing.
Step 3

Express delivery UK wide

Medication is delivered for free directly to your door from our partner pharmacy.
Step 4

Follow-up care

We’ll remind you when it’s time to order medication and book your next appointment.

Our Medical Team

Our team of experts are caring, non-judgmental, and genuinely care about improving your quality of life.

Prof Anup Mathew

Lead Consultant Psychiatrist

Dr Gerard Sinovich

Lead Consultant in Pain Medicine

Nabila Chaudhri

Medical Director

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UK’s most trusted plant medicine clinic

Delivering best-in-class medical care. Discover why patients have rated us 4.7 on Google.

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Would give them more stars if I could. Their customer services are extremely helpful. Helped me both though the process and ease my anxiety around the process. Their health care team are professional, patient and caring. Would highly recommend to anyone.

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Dealing with Alternaleaf has been nothing but amazing service, everyone I’ve spoken to has been so helpful and made this whole process a lot less daunting then I imagined it to be. Really glad I found this company as it’s also very affordable in comparison to some of the other company’s out there.

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Anthony M

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Fantastic service, very professional and knowledgeable, looking forward to the future with Alternaleaf.

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Neil B

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Another positive review, great meeting with Dr Hussain today, and excellent communications after consultation. Thank you guys.

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Mark W

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Not to make this to long this place so far is unreal Dr Mathews and pharmacist Timothy met them for the first time felt like I was talking to a friend was very pleasant can’t rate enough and from what I’ve been told by both It seems I’ve found my permanent clinic thank you guys.

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Jahooli

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I was seen by Mr Ismail Mutlib and then by Dr Anup Mathew the following day. They were both extremely professional and polite and went through the whole process with me and answered any questions I had. I recieved a breakdown of my appointment, a copy of my prescription and an invoice and have so far found it all really straight forward. I’d be happy to reccomend so far.

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Best customer service, life changing products, transparent & simple process.

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Great support and they have so far turned up to all appointments on time or even slightly early. Also they spend an appropriate amount of time on the call with you, rather than checking boxes and dismissing like many others. Easily better than the other private practices I’ve been with so far.

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Excellently respectable with communicating and treatment, the Dr treats you like a patient not a customer with real compassion and Care Thank You. Highly recommended Psychiatrist and Team of staff are brilliant.

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Jamie F

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All round a professional and easy process, everything was simple and aftercare also impressive. Would recommend this company, great prices to others around in this sector.

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Chelsea T

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Always clear and easy communication from every member of staff I have spoken to. Highly recommend.

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Andrew G

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Like a blow of fresh air. After leaving another clinic and moving here I’m so glad I did. Very impressed so far.

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Tim H

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100% recommend Alternaleaf. Process was straight forward, fast and professional. The medication has certainly eased my pain.

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Bal S

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Dr’s and pharmacist’s all have been great. Have listened and explained everything clearly. You can also advise them on what research you have done and if they supply them or ones similar. Overall great experience.

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Megan R

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Just had my follow up appointment with Alternaleaf and it couldn’t have been easier. My dosing was too low and I asked for 2 additional strains that I had researched. He asked me what the strains were and added them to my prescription. I can now email to change my strains free of charge between follow ups. This process has been 100x easier and less traumatising than getting any medication I’ve had prescribed by the nhs.

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Dara B

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Moved from Lyphe who I had a poor experience with, have to say Alternaleaf have exceeded my expectations. Extremely professional clinic. They care about their patients and also have a fast turn around in terms of approval. Customer service were also amazing from the very start.

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Diego S

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Very professional and affordable service. Pharmacy is great and responsible.

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Nate E

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Can’t say enough good things about the people at this place. Put me at ease during the initial enquiries, very helpful through the process of acquiring my medical records, and the doctor I see is absolutely superb.

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Peter A

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Very professional and relaxed consultation and a positive start with my pain relief. Staff very helpful and understanding.

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Frequently asked questions

Have questions? We have answers!

Who will prescribe my medication?
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Our Specialist Clinicians

We have a team of expert clinicians, who have one priority: you. They all have experience prescribing plant medicine for conditions such as pain management, mental health, sleep disorders, neurological disorders, pharmacy, and holistic health. Read more about our medical team here

What appointments are included in the membership?
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The initial appointment and all other required appointments throughout the year are included in the membership. Any extra appointment that is not required will be paid separately for £39.

Can I switch to membership if I’m an existing patient?
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Absolutely! If you're already a patient with us, switching to our membership is simple. Just head over to app.alternaleaf.co.uk/membership to sign up directly via Direct Debit.

What is the new membership scheme?
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For only £10/month, you can now spread the cost of your required appointments, while still accessing the same high level quality service our patients expect.

Prefer to pay per appointment? No problem, we will still be offering pay-as-you-go style appointments at £39 per consultation. All aspects of your patient journey will remain the same beyond pricing, whichever scheme you opt for.

Why did you launch the new membership scheme?
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At Alternaleaf, we understand that everybody has different preferences in how they manage their healthcare needs.

That’s why we’ve launched Alternaleaf Membership.

Do you ship UK-wide, including remote locations?*
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Yes, our partner pharmacies will ship to anywhere in the UK!

*except Isle of Man and the Channel Islands

What is Alternaleaf's cancellation policy?
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We understand situations may change, however the consultation fee will be charged if you cancel less than 24 hours before your appointment.

Can I reschedule my consult?
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Yes – you can reschedule up to 24 hours before your appointment. If you would like to reschedule your appointment, please do so by filling out our contact form or calling +441283 244 025.

Do I need a referral?
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No, you don't need a referral from your regular GP / Doctor. Simply complete the 30-second pre-screening form to check if you are eligible for prescribed plant based medicine and then book an appointment.

Can I access Alternaleaf from anywhere?
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Yes, provided you are a resident in the UK and are registered with a GP, with the exception of the Isle of Man and Channel Islands. Alternaleaf is an entirely online medical clinic and all our appointments are done via private video or phone consultations with our clinicians from the comfort of your own home. And if you're eligible for prescribed plant based medicine, your medication will be delivered to your door.

How can Alternaleaf help someone like me?
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We are a UK leading plant based medicine online clinic, connecting you with highly qualified clinicians with specialist training in alternative medicine treatments for chronic conditions including but not limited to chronic back pain, anxiety, insomnia, nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy, epilepsy, mental disorders, spasticity from multiple sclerosis and much more.

Our experienced clinicians will assess your suitability for alternative medicines and our Patient Support Team is there to make sure you experience a safe, compassionate and high-quality service.

You must be 18 years or older to book a consultation. UK regulations require patients under 18 years old to have children's specialist involvement, which we currently do not offer. If you are seeking treatment for your child, we recommend you speak to your regular GP / Doctor.