Our goal is to build a world-leading life sciences industry with real benefits for UK patients and healthcare.
Our Aims
CLEAR BACKING FOR OUR INDUSTRY
Firm commitment from UK government to support the growth of cannabis-based medicines as a British life sciences success story with significant potential to improve patients’ lives.
A designated senior civil servantto liaise with our industry, armed with the authority to co-ordinate support across Whitehall.
REGULATORY CERTAINTY AND MORE EFFECTIVE LICENSING
A clearer and more consistent implementation of existing licensing procedures and scheduling, ensuring that enforcement complies with the spirit and intention of the law.
Additional workforce capacity in Home Office case management for licensing requirements is also needed, including faster resolution of applications and dedicated case officers.
BETTER EDUCATION AND TRAINING ON PRESCRIPTION
Government support for widespread education on the human endocannabinoid system and how cannabis-based medicines work; including better training for GPs and specialist consultants to give them the knowledge and confidence to prescribe.
