Frequently Asked Questions
Are CBD patches any good and how do they compare to oral options?
If you are wondering are CBD patches any good compared to regular alternatives, the answer lies in how your body absorbs them. Our 30mg CBD patches bypass the digestive tract entirely, meaning the cbd 30mg (900mg CBD total pack volume) enters your bloodstream cleanly through the skin. This transdermal delivery offers an outstanding absorption efficiency that is estimated to be up to 4 times higher than standard CBD oil UK.
Where do I put high-strength CBD patches for best results?
High-strength patches are most commonly applied directly to the upper arm or shoulder area. However, they can be safely placed onto any smooth, hairless area of skin that feels comfortable for you. Some people choose to apply a topical patch to a specific targeted area for localised comfort and a more direct approach.
What is the best CBD patch for pain or hemp patches for arthritis?
When searching for the best CBD patch for pain or hemp patches for arthritis, it is important to understand compliance guidelines. While many users search for these products to help manage chronic discomfort, we are not legally permitted to advertise our products for arthritis, joint pain, or any other medical conditions. If you are considering using topical patches or full-spectrum CBD oils to manage pain, please consult with a qualified medical professional first.
How long does it take for CBD patches to work?
Active cannabinoids generally begin entering your system within 30 minutes of applying the patch. However, to truly see how effective they are for your body, it is best to assess their impact over a period of a few weeks. This allows you to monitor how the steady release supports you across different daily routines and environments.
Do sleep patches work and can I use these CBD patches for sleep?
Many customers ask do sleep patches work effectively to support a restful night. While our patches are pure CBD isolate and do not contain added melatonin or lavender sleep nutrients, many individuals find that the long-lasting, 24-hour steady release of a high-quality patch helps promote general calm and overall well-being throughout both the day and night.
What are the potential side effects of CBD topical patches?
While reading CBD patches reviews, you will see that side effects are extremely rare. A tiny percentage of users might experience mild temporary adjustments when first introducing CBD products to their routine—such as a slightly dry mouth, mild nausea, or temporary headaches. These adjustments almost always disappear completely within a couple of weeks. If you have any ongoing concerns, please speak directly with your doctor.
Can CBD patches be used with other products like CBD chocolate?
Yes, you can safely use our topical patches alongside other items. A very popular option mentioned in consumer reviews is pairing a patch with premium CBD gummies UK. Because patches offer continuous baseline support, eating an occasional oral CBD sweet gives you a flexible boost. Just monitor your daily combined total to ensure you stay underneath the FSA recommended maximum limit of 70mg of CBD per day.
Steve | Dundee –
Easy to use.
Jennifer | Elton –
It is effective in dealing with my back pain.
Maria | Cardiff –
I was taking some medication that I could not take with certain things so had to stop my drops. I tried the patches to see if they would help. I find them brilliant and they really do work. Easy to put on and take off. You can put them in places where they will not be noticed. I would definately recommend these patches.
Janet Beach | Wirral –
I like the patches because you can place them were your getting pain.
Norma Allen | N.ireland –
I would recommend
Kiki Flood | Glasgow –
Brilliant, small patches, waterproof, slow release, long acting. Brilliant price, well worth the money
A Sired | Surrey –
Love the patches. They come in sheets of six and sometimes I find them difficult to unstick from the sheet. Other wise I’m very pleased with how they work. Thank you.
Rona Topaz | London –
I am physically disabled with mobility challenges but this product has enabled me to walk faster and further than ever before.
Deborah | Birmingham –
Product works for my husband who now doesn’t have to take pain relief tablets
Simon G | York –
Really had trouble falling asleep until I started using the CBD patches. Used them for around 3 months now and my sleeping has been heaps better literally since day 1. I really recommend the patches 👍👍
Susan Liversidge | West Yorkshire –
I normally buy the liquid form of cbd but decided to try the spat he’s, I stick them on my upper arm, and must day I live them. No nasty tests. Stick it on and the slo release starts, I definitely recommend these, leave them on 24hrs then change them. What can I ssy. Yes speedy deliver, great product, will keep buying this product. Buy and try, be open minded, enjoy the healing..
Derek Pickthll | Aberdeen –
very helpful in controlling some of the pain
Mark | Liverpool –
I find these patches very convenient to get a consistent dose of Cbd, oil etc can be a pain to take, these patches seem to be helping my lower back pain and helps me feel more grounded.
Maria S | Wales –
I tried these instead of taking the drops as I found I got bad heartburn from the drops!! These patches work so well I do not need to use Volterol Cream which I used every day even when taking the drops. They certainly help the pain much more than anything else I have tried. Would certainly recommend.
Gordon Mackie | Aberdeen –
I wish i had ordered a stronger dose per patch other than this minor inconvenience i rate these patches as a great way of easing my knee pain and also hip erosion joint stiffness pain
Rachel Wright | Helmsdale –
I use 3 at a time for my lower back and right hip and leg. I find this amount is great for feeling difference in my pain.
Judith Ross | Colne –
I have never been allergic to any kind of sticking plasters but these patches do cause quite severe skin irritation after a few hours of wear. However the CBD itself does appear to ease my arthritic pain.
Mrs Susan Cook | Whitby –
Great that you don’t have to remember to take anything for a couple of days.
Kate Jacobs | Peterborough –
Discreet when on and so far happy with the effects
Simone dawson | Sheffield –
I have been on these patches for months now they will with the pain from having a bulging disc. Great customer service too.
Janet Beach | Wirral –
Love this Product. Used to buy the drops of CBD from this company, but didn’t think they were working for me. So tried these patches & wouldn’t be without them. Find we’re ever the pain was on the body would put a patch on the area. Would find pain disappear within minutes. Would defo recommend. Also find the Company EXCELLENT!! If I have a problem with anything ( which is very rare ) it gets sorted very quickly. Great Company, Great Product!!
Rachel Wright | Helmsdale –
I have used these for a couple of years now. I use the 30mg for my leg and lower back and find if I use 2 or 3 at a time, they make a huge difference for me.
Norma Allen | –
I order these patches on a regular basis as they help my chronic back pain
Roger Davies | Shrewsbury –
The web site is easy to use and order the products and dispatched quickly via 1st class post.
Rona Topaz | London –
This product enables me to walk practically pain free, in spite of severe sciatic nerve damage and a collapsed tendon in the right foot. It would be nearly perfect if it did not scar the skin the patch is placed on, and if it was just a tad stronger, as I am still unable to stand for very long.
Janet Wilson | Highlands –
I gave my friend one to try before she bought & Im pleased to say she has now put in her order. I will continue to recommend these patches
Janet Beach | Wirral –
I like the patches as I can place them directly onto pain area.
Steve Bradbury | Newbigging –
Easy to use.
Janet Beach | Wirral –
I Love this product because we’re I have pain I’m able to put a patch directly on the spot we’re the pain is & they do work. Excellent product. Also Staff are Brilliant which is very rare nowadays. Any questions I have they get back to you straight away. Excellent Customer Service. Wouldn’t go anywhere else.
C Stone | Durham –
Trying this for the first time and I’m very pleased. Stays stuck on and is quite effective for a low dose. Very convenient to wear this and top up my daily dose with a couple drops of oil as needed.
Jonathan Biggs | Brighton –
I found the patches help with my pain and make me feel fantastic
Norma Allen | N.ireland –
I definitely find these patches help with my chronic back pain they don’t take it away but they help so would recommend.
Andy | Scotland –
Speedy delivery and I would say that the patches are making a positive difference. Early days yet but after lower back surgery, the patches seem to help keep the area around the injury very relaxed and pain free. I’m managing to swing a golf club with zero issues so that’s a plus in my book 😀 I’m confident I’ll be ordering more in the future.
Julia Miller | Runcorn –
As good as more expensive ones
Barbara Fearn | Sheffield –
Seems to be a good product
Kiki A Flood | G72 8RP –
Excellent slow release waterproof patches, they stay on even after swimming
Sarah Simms | Cambridgeshire –
I’m a chronic pain sufferer, have fibromyalgia & these patches are helping me so much. Initially, I just had a months worth to help me for a week away as I was desperate to try anything to feel better. They don’t relieve all of the pain but they relieve enough for it to be much more bearable and a noticeable difference. I finished the patches a couple of days after getting home and after three days of not being on them, the throbbing pains in my legs came back so bad or rather could be felt because of not having the patches, I knew I had to get some more so ordered another couple of months worth. I highly recommend them if you suffer from a chronic pain condition. It takes about two days for the patches to work and I found they worked better as the weeks went on.
Mike Smith | Portsmouth –
Well to be honest I’m not really sure what I expected but the only real effect I had was to get a hard to remove black square around the site of the patch. There was certainly no miracle pain relief or anything like it. I guess anything is worth a try though, if it works for you then use them.
Sarah M Cross | –
I like the ease of being able to use.
Norma Allen | N.ireland –
Helps my back pain and really helps me have a better night’s sleep
Odette Barber | Peterborough –
I have CRPS in my left hand and these patches reduce the pain enabling me to carry out my daily job.
Norma Allen | N.ireland –
I’ve been using these patches for months now for lower back pain and they definitely help the pain. Also an added bonus they help me get a good night’s sleep.
Jacqueline Reeve | Jersey Channel Islands –
Sorry but this does not work for me
Christina Lynch | –
Was in pain tried another things with no joy but the patches are amazing helped so much with tge pain
Anita Hobbs | London –
A red rash after 24 hours that itched
Kel | –
Thank you Brown’s for having the best patches in the business. Please just fix the patch aftermath of a dark square after use if possible in the future! Otherwise no other suggestions as it works and it does what it says on the tin!
Christina | Birmingham –
They really help with the pain highly recommend
Pamela Robinson | Hull –
I have arthritis in my knee and I have been told by my GP that I am a candidate for knee replacement surgery. These patches do make a difference! My knee is not so painful when I’m out walking and seems to recover faster when I sit down. I will be buying more!
Maria S | cardiff –
I found this a really easy way to use CBD without having to take the drops!! It is also really convenient if you are going on holiday as they can just be put on the skin and forgotten about. You only have to change them once a day!!
Norma Allen | N.ireland –
Helps with pain and gives me a good night’s sleep
Susan Cook | Whitby –
These patches honestly seem to make a difference to my sleep in so much that I seem to sleep differently if I forget to change it. I am a little less anxious during the day too. So simple to apply and I don’t have to remember to regularly take anything in tablet form.
Lynne keighley | Manchester –
Bought the patches and they really helped my knee pain. Stay stuck on for 48hrs. Will purchase again
Norma Allen | N.ireland –
I am using this product for spinal pain and have found it eases the pain especially if on some days I use two patches if I’m going out. Also I’ve found it really helps with sleep as I used to wake every couple of hours but now I’m getting an excellent night’s sleep.
Janet Beach | Wirral –
Used to buy the CBD oil but stopped using as I didn’t find it doing any good for my pain. I suffer with Fibromyalgia & Polymyalgia & Arthritis in knees. Bought the Patches to place on the direct pain area, which I find work a lot better . Would definitely recommend these Patches.
Vanessa Marley | Norwich –
Nothing to dislike
Vivienne C Criddle | St Austell –
This is easy to use a d works really well for my Fibromyalgia and other medical conditions
Shelly Stanley | –
So easy to use and they stay in place.
karan BALLANTYNE | Gosport –
This product has given me so much more energy because I am not fighting chronic pain all the time. It has totally transformed my life
Jacqueline Weaving | wiltshire –
i like that they help considerably with my daughters arthritic pain.
Geoff Nichols | –
My wife has MS and also suffers from a painful shoulder. When shoulder pain flares up a CBD patch placed on the painful place provides literally instant relief that lasts for several days.
Sue Hazelden | Wisbech –
I’ve fibromyalgia and I find they really help particularly with muscle pain
Maria Skye | cardiff –
When I first bought these I thought they were working well. Last week I had forgotten to put a fresh one on after a shower. It was only when I was in a lot of pain the next morning I realised I had not put a patch on!! It proved without doubt they work even better than I thought they did!! They get rid of the pain and I can get through a day which without them I would struggle to try to do,
Alexandra Pilgrim | Dorset –
Only just started using these patches. I put them on in an evening then peel off after two nights. Bought for sleeping issues. So far so good.
Colin Eldridge | Fordingbridge –
Am experimenting with patches and the oil to see which gives the best results. It is difficult to judge how much oil has come out of the bottle so at the moment it is the patches.
June Cox | Bedfordshire –
The sheets of patches stick together & are not easy to separate
Patricia Rowley | Staffordshire –
Highly recommend
Lynne | Aberdeen –
The order arrived quickly. I bought them for my 85 year old father who suffers from back pain due to nerve damage from 2 operations on his back. He tells me that his back still has the same amount of pain using the patches but we are going to persevere. We called his doctor to check that he could take them as on so much other medication and was advised not to take Tramadol at the same time. So always best to check if on other medication. Didn’t want to add a star rating because he has only used them for 4 day’s and based on the 4 day’s of use they have made no difference but that doesn’t mean that they won’t or don’t work. Possibly work for some people but not for others. Did 5 stars for the quick delivery 🙂
Janet Beach | Wirral –
Used To Use Drops but found they didn’t work for Me so swapped to Patches, which are much better as I can place them directly were the pain is. Also Customer Service is Excellent.
John Sidebotham | manchester –
no pain relief
Norma Allen | N.ireland –
Would recommend
John A Jones | North Wales –
Like the Oil. I definitely feel calmer and sleeping better. Something I really need being a full time Carer.
Tina Manning | Northampton –
See above in review title
Shelly Stanley | Isle of Mam –
I have found the CBD Patches from Brown’s to be EXCELLENT pain relief for me. I have Ehlers-Danlos and Fybromyalgia so whilst we have medication there will be certain ‘spots’ of pain it doesn’t reach, especially injuries such as sprains and overworked muscles. These have been a life saver for me. Liquid didn’t seem to work for me but putting these on the actual source of pain does the job. Brilliant. Can’t speak highly enough. Anyone in pain who is not sure – just give it ago.
A lake | Devon –
I have been using the 15mg patches for a while now. I was using 2 every night either side of my hips to help with pain and sleep. Now the patches are in 30mg it’s brilliants as I only need 1 patch now. The price is the best. I have been using Browns products for a while now and would definitely recommend them. They very helpful and full of advice.
Rona Topaz | London –
This is highly effective as a painkiller. However, it leaves an indelible mark on the skin. If you apply it somewhere invisible, you should be ok.
Chas | London –
Don’t expect them to work as soon as you stick one on because you will be disappointed – I have a spine condition and scoliosis so I put 1 at the bottom of the area where the pain is and one in the middle of my back where the scoliosis is – left them on for 2 days to get all the CBD through my pores, next 2 I noticed a bit of a difference, next 2 wow noticed that the sharp edge of pain was starting to ease – will definitely buy again as soon as I get paid. Better than Tramadol and Morphine doc thinks is the only way to help the pain……….
Hazel Collins | Bedford –
I have been using the 10% full spectrum CBD oil from Browns for some time now and it is great but recently I changed to the 15mg then 30mg slow release patches The 15mg patches were okay but the 30mg patches are absolutely brilliant! I feel so much better having a slow release dose throughout the day, my skin is better and I have more energy. I have fibromyalgia and severe osteoarthritis in many joints, I have been using prescribed THC oil for around 18 months now on the Project 2021 trials, I have to take CBD as well to regulate and enhance the pain relieving effects. The 30mg slow release patches have given me a whole new lease of life because it is a controlled regular dose throughout the day. I feel so much better, my mind is clearer, my joints aren’t as stiff and much more. The patches are easy to use, just stick one on your upper arm each day, I alternate between arms and just take one off of one arm and put the new one on the other arm. Easy peasy! This is a brilliant product and really helps me. My advice is give it a try, start with the 15mg ones as that might be enough. I hope it helps you too, take care and be happy!
S Collins | Kent –
I have been using these patches for quite a while now . I had a very dodgy looking mole that had gradually gotten bigger and thought I’d stick a patch on it. I did this for two weeks – a clean one every day. After a few days into this I noticed it bled a bit but I stuck with it and then by the end of the second week the whole mole came off with roots attached. I know that’s gross but it’s also amazing that it came off and there isn’t the slightest mark on my skin where the mole was. It’s healed completely. I’ve since used them for a skin tag on the inside of my leg and that just took a couple of days to come off. I have some sun spots that I’m using them on now to try and prevent having them frozen off. Going to the doctor is always the last option for me as I prefer to use natural remedies. These are just brilliant and I will always use them.
Derek Pickthall | Aberdeen –
Patches and balm really help me with my pain in several joints in my body, feet/knees/hands/shoulder
Lisa Greyson | Sheffield –
Would recommend.
Rosalyn Palmer | Lincs –
Had the 50% strength version and much better. These are giving me night sweats.
Diana | Wales –
I would have given 4 stars but 4of the patches were stuck to the packaging and are unusable.
Colin Morris | Northern Ireland –
Amazing way to stay calm, focused and on top of anxiety
E Ferguson | Glasgow –
I order these all the time but this pack was not good. All the patches are stuck together and could not rip them off resulting in some being wasted
Norma Allen | N.ireland –
Very good patches I wear two patches for my pain and they do help
Shelly Stanley | Isle of Man –
I have been a customer for a few years and highly recommend the patches that worked best for me for chronic pain conditions. Delivery is super quick and hassle free. Best product I always return to.
Derek Pickthll | Aberdeen –
It helps rlieve my pain in my knee and other parts as I have arthritus from head to feet
Norma Allen | N.ireland –
I would highly recommend this product
Maxine Fox | Shropshire –
Amazing produce and really helpful and professional company.
Judith Ross | Colne –
These patches really do work in providing daily pain relief without any nasties. Since using them I can walk further and complete daily chores with far less discomfort. I have arthritis of the spine and have noticed a marked improvement in pain levels since using them. The new packaging is great too.
Norma Allen | N.ireland –
Would highly recommend and good price!
Common Man | SE England –
I admit that I started to use these with a healthy degree of scepticism, not expecting a result. But they do work. I had problems with chronic sleep disturbance (partly due to arthritic pain) but after a couple of nights using the patches I am mostly sleeping right through now. They are easy to apply and discreet to wear. I recommend them for better sleep.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
I have been using these patches for a few years now and I find them much better than some other patches on the market. They help reduce the pain of spinal stenosis so I wear one daily
Jo (verified owner) –
Repeat order. These patches are a godsend for pain relief. I personally, cannot manage without them. As always a very prompt delivery and highly recommended.
Derek (verified owner) –
As always the service is very prompt and leaves nothing to complain about
Irene J. (verified owner) –
Usual prompt delivery. 30gm patches, very satisfied.