The UK government has launched a new consultation on the regulation of medicinal cannabis. The consultation seeks views on a number of issues, including the licensing of medicinal cannabis producers, the pricing of medicinal cannabis products, and the advertising of medicinal cannabis. (Source: GOV.UK, November 27, 2023)

The UK government has launched a new consultation on the regulation of medicinal cannabis. This consultation aims to gather opinions on various aspects of medicinal cannabis regulation, including:

• The licensing of medicinal cannabis producers: This could involve determining who is allowed to grow and distribute medicinal cannabis, what qualifications or standards they must meet, and how these licenses are monitored and enforced.
• The pricing of medicinal cannabis products: This could involve discussions on how medicinal cannabis products should be priced, whether there should be a standard pricing model, and how this would affect accessibility for patients.
• The advertising of medicinal cannabis: This could involve setting guidelines for how medicinal cannabis can be advertised, what claims can be made about its effects, and how to ensure that advertising is ethical and not misleading.

It’s a significant step towards establishing a clear and effective regulatory framework for medicinal cannabis in the UK. The outcomes of this consultation could have far-reaching implications for patients, healthcare providers, and the medicinal cannabis industry as a whole. It’s important for all stakeholders to participate in this consultation to ensure their views and experiences are taken into account.

Here are some sources that provide information on the UK government’s consultation on medicinal cannabis:

1. Economic contribution of medicinal cannabis – House of Commons Library: This source provides information on the economic contribution of medicinal cannabis. It mentions a Westminster Hall debate on the economic contribution of medicinal cannabis scheduled for Thursday 20 April 2023 at 3pm. The debate will be led by the Rt Hon David Mundell MP.
2. Medicinal cannabis: information and resources – GOV.UK: This is a collection of resources and interim guidance on the law for healthcare professionals related to medicinal cannabis.
3. Drugs policy and medicinal cannabis report: government response: This is the government’s response to the Health and Social Care Select Committee report on drugs policy and medicinal cannabis.
4. Medical cannabis in the UK and the industry’s future – Government: This source discusses the future of the medical cannabis industry in the UK and the role of UK-based cannabis companies.

Learn more:

1. commonslibrary.parliament.uk2. gov.uk3. gov.uk4. openaccessgovernment.org