Medicinal Cannabis Matters | Friday roundup 27th June 2025
Medicinal Cannabis Matters: Friday Roundup – 27th June 2025
Welcome to the Medicinal Cannabis Matters Friday Roundup.
This week, we’re exploring rising medicinal cannabis use among older adults, a powerful patient success story, and the growing influence of cannabis clinics in UK healthcare.
Older Adults Turning to Cannabis
A recent study shows medical cannabis use among U.S. adults aged 65+ rose from 4.8% in 2021 to 7% in 2023. Use was highest among women and those in states with legal access.
Older adults are often turning to medicinal cannabis for chronic pain and anxiety.
Patient Spotlight: Andrew Kelly
Andrew Kelly turned to Medicann after years of battling with chronic pain and anxiety. With a personalised cannabis prescription and clinical support, he reduced his reliance on traditional medications and dramatically improved his quality of life.
“Cannabis medicine has given me back control,” Andrew says. His story shows how a personalised, medically led approach can transform lives.
A Growing Role for Clinics in the UK—and a Gap in Awareness
Across the UK, cannabis clinics are playing a bigger role in mainstream healthcare. The shift is positive—with a focus on offering regulated, patient-focused care, with more professionals trained in safe prescribing.
But while change is happening, awareness still lags behind in the UK versus what we see in the Channel Islands. In Medicann’s jurisdictions, medicinal cannabis is more widely understood and accepted—this highlights how much progress the mainland still needs to make in education, accessibility, and normalising treatment.
With more success stories and clinics leading by example, there’s real momentum toward a future where medicinal cannabis care is not just accepted—but expected.
Final Thoughts
- Medicinal cannabis use is rising among seniors.
- Patient stories show the life-changing impact of tailored treatment.
- Medical cannabis clinics are reshaping how care is delivered in the UK.
That’s it for this week—see you next Friday! If you are considering becoming a medicinal cannabis patient in Jersey, Guernsey or the Isle of Man, find out if you are eligible and get started today by completing our Eligibility Checker.
Disclaimer: This blog post and the following featured articles are for information only and any articles on external platforms may be amended at any time. Articles that we refer to in our weekly roundup do not reflect the views of Medicann.
