In 2018, the UK medical cannabis market didn't exist. Today it's worth £400m, and patient numbers are doubling year on year, now standing at around 140,000.

Look at Germany for a sense of where this goes. Close to a million patients, and 1 in 14 registered pharmacies already dispensing. The UK is following the same curve, just a few years behind.

By 2030, this market is forecast to be double the size of the travel vaccination market. That's not a niche category anymore, it's a growing part of what patients expect their pharmacy to offer.

What this means on the ground

Patients are arriving at pharmacy counters already informed. They've done the research, they know medical cannabis may help with their condition, and they're asking whether their local pharmacy can support them. Pharmacies that can answer that question well are building a relationship most others can't yet offer.

This isn't about stocking a product. It's about being ready for a conversation that's already happening, whether your pharmacy is part of it or not.

Why Cantourage

We work within MHRA, CQC, GDPR and Home Office requirements as standard, so the compliance side isn't something you have to work out alone. We support pharmacies with reliable supply, clear product information, and the kind of practical guidance that turns "we might look into that" into "we're ready to dispense."

Meet us at The Pharmacy Show

We're on stand A80 at the NEC, Sunday 11th and Monday 12th October, 9am to 5pm. If you'd rather not queue on the day, book 20 minutes with our team in advance and we'll have everything ready for you when you arrive.

Book a meeting with our Growth team →

Down to our last few pre-booked slots for the show, walk-ins welcome too, but a booked slot means we can go straight into what matters for your pharmacy.