Robert Jappie, partner at Fieldfisher LLP and Tim Kirby, CEO at Releaf unpack the challenges and opportunities shaping the UK’s medical cannabis landscape, from the slow-moving regulatory environment to the urgent need for patient-focused innovation.

Key topics include:

- Why the UK's medical cannabis framework has barely shifted since legalisation in 2018

- The bottlenecks across cultivation, distribution and clinical access

- How education and reduced stigma are slowly driving patient growth

- What the UK can learn from Germany’s market

- The future: cannabis oils, vape cartridges and engaging the 'cannabis-naive"

Spotify Video Chapters:

00:00 Beyond The Script with Robert Jappie

00:46 Understanding the Regulatory Landscape

02:11 The Four Stages of the Supply Chain

03:37 The 2018 Legislation and Its Impact

05:22 Challenges and Opportunities in the Industry

06:29 Robert's Background and Expertise

08:14 THC Regulations and Industry Struggles

10:31 The Role of Regulators and Compliance

17:28 Supply Chain Improvements and Future Outlook

20:02 Addressing the Cannabis Market

20:22 Releaf's Approach to Medical Cannabis

21:47 Challenges in the UK Cannabis Market

23:24 Building Trust and Patient Advocacy

25:10 Innovative Delivery Methods

29:51 The Dispensary Model and Legalisation

33:39 Lessons from the German Market

36:51 Future Prospects and Legal Challenges

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CEOs Tim Kirby of Releaf and James Duckenfield of Glass Pharm sat down to discuss the ever-evolving UK medical cannabis sector.

In 2024, we joined forces with Glass Pharms in the UK's largest ever medical cannabis deal, providing Releaf patients with a consistent, high-quality supply of domestic grown CBPMs.

As one of the most-trusted #medicalcannabis clinics in the UK, our incredible patient advocacy and patient testimonials are in great part attributed to the quality of medication that we provide our patients with from Glass Pharms.

Key topics include:

How we are tackling the evolving regulatory landscape

How we are empowering our doctors

How we are educating a wider community about the benefits of medical cannabis

Spotify Video Chapters:

00:00 Beyond The Script with James Duckenfield

00:42 Challenges in the UK Medical Cannabis Market

01:45 Building a Reliable Supply Chain

03:34 Scientific Approach to Medical Cannabis

04:34 Raising Funds and Overcoming Stigma

07:55 Consistency and Quality in Medical Cannabis

09:59 Innovative Cultivation Techniques

15:13 Patient Experiences and Market Growth

24:13 Data-Driven Medical Cannabis Solutions

28:24 Ensuring Consistency in Medical Cannabis Production

29:03 The Importance of Tissue Culture in Cannabis Cultivation

30:15 Trust and Quality in Medical Cannabis Clinics

31:15 Eco-Friendly Practices in Cannabis Production

34:52 Addressing Patient Needs in Medical Cannabis Market

39:33 Education and Awareness in Medical Cannabis

45:18 The Safety and Efficacy of Medical Cannabis

50:25 Future Vision and Regulatory Challenges

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