Over six in 10 NHS Foundation Trusts in England (61%) say they did not prescribe any cannabis-based prescription medicines in 2021, according to new research from the Cannabis Industry Council (CIC). The study also found that the NHS prescribed cannabis-based medicines to just 977 individuals in 2021. This equates to just nine individuals prescribed a […]
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The Cannabis Industry Council is supporting efforts by our member Maple Tree to secure parliamentary time for a debate on the economic merits of the medical cannabis and CBD industry. We urge everyone within the sector to write to your local MP on this important matter by completing this simple form: https://maple-tree.emailyourmp.uk It will take […]
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The CIC has launched a quarterly member business survey, to start building a wider understanding of the size and activity within the cannabis sector. The survey includes questions specific to clinics, dispensaries, importers, and around industry priorities. These cover areas such as prescriptions, sales, turnover, and staffing numbers. The survey is open to all members, […]
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Jamie Bartley, Chair of the CIC Hemp Working Group, commented: “The Cannabis Industry Council notes the announcement of recent applications and toxicology studies submitted by other industry organisations to the Food Standards Agency. “The CIC’s approach to these matters is guided by scientific and medical evidence. We are seeking clarification on the basis for some […]
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The CIC is pleased to confirm two guest speakers for our all-member meeting being held in London on 24 January 2023. The speakers are as follows: Paul Tossell, Head of Novel Foods, Food Standards Agency Katya Kowalski, Head of Operations, Volteface Paul will be discussing the CBD regulatory framework, while Katya will be showcasing her […]
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The Tax Credit Company and Catax are hosting a free webinar for CIC members on Tuesday 6 December from 12noon – 1pm. Join us to find out how to secure tax credits and grant funding for innovative cannabis-related business activity. This is followed by a Q&A session. Speakers will include Catax’s Senior Grants Manager Chris […]
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The Cannabis Industry Council has joined the European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA). EIHA has member associations from across Europe, including Germany, France, and Ireland. Other non-EU member associations include Switzerland, Iceland, and Albania. Participation in EIHA will enable the CIC to share and understand best practice with other members, and to discuss policy and regulatory […]
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You can now follow updates from the Cannabis Industry Council on our new Instagram channel @UKCanCouncil. The launch of the CIC Instagram account coincides with the start of Medical Cannabis Awareness Week (1 November). The channel adds to the CIC’s existing social presence on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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Medical Cannabis Awareness Week 2022, organised by PLEA and supported by the CIC, is set to kick off next Tuesday 1 November. The awareness week runs until Monday 7 November, with a series of events being held, as follows: Tuesday 1 November, 6 – 7.30pm, online – Medical cannabis research on paediatric epilepsy panel [Register] […]
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An online crowdfunder has been launched to raise the funds required to kickstart a key project developing a health economics analysis of cannabis on the NHS. The crowdfunder, being run by the Cannabis Industry Council (CIC), aims to raise an additional £6,000 to £8,000 to enable the project to start. £12,000 worth of funding has […]
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