Published: 24 July 2025

Compliance

Applications for approval to prescribe psychedelics for psychedelic-assisted therapy

This guidance is provided to assist practitioners to apply for approval, under regulation 22 of the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 1977, to prescribe, supply and administer psychedelics such as psilocybin for a defined clinical purpose, outside of a research setting.

Guidelines for applications (PDF, 403KB, 2 pages)

Application form (PDF, 890KB, 6 pages)