Alternaleaf vs Curaleaf: Quick Comparison
| Feature | Alternaleaf | Curaleaf Clinic |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing options | Membership, PAYG | Annual plan, Monthly subscription, PAYG |
| Lowest Year 1 clinic cost | £60 (Membership) | £50 (Annual plan) |
| Year 3 | £180 | £150 |
| Year 5 | £300 | £250 |
| Access scheme | No | Not stated |
| Transfer scheme | Not stated | Not stated |
| Delivery | Free | Free |
| Repeat prescription fee | None advertised | None advertised |
| Online appointments | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend appointments | Yes | Not stated |
| Medication included | No | No |
| CQC | CQC: Requires Improvement | CQC: Good |
| Prices checked | September 2026 | September 2026 |
Estimated clinic fees only for new patients. Medication costs are not included.
Subscription and PAYG Prices
Both currently advertise £5-per-month options.
Curaleaf additionally offers a £50 annual plan, while Alternaleaf's membership equates to £60 annually.
PAYG is similarly close:
The bigger differentiators therefore become appointment schedules, regulatory history, product/pharmacy arrangements and the finer details of each service rather than £1 on an appointment.
What Is Included?
Alternaleaf's current payment options include personalised clinical care, travel letters and one free medication delivery each month. Alternaleaf also states that it does not charge repeat-prescription fees.
Curaleaf currently advertises free home delivery, no administration fees for repeat prescriptions, and initial and routine appointments under its subscription/annual plans. The monthly option has a four-month minimum term for new patients and a three-month notice period.
Regulatory Comparison
Following an assessment in July 2025, the Care Quality Commission rated Alternaleaf Requires Improvement. The report was published on 27 February 2026.
Curaleaf's latest published CQC assessment, dated February 2025, rates the clinic Good overall, with Well-led rated Outstanding.
Prices checked September 2026. Medication is not included. Always verify current pricing and suitability directly with the clinic.
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