Gary Whipp
Chief Executive Officer
Gary founded Medicann in 2019 with a simple goal: to make safe, affordable access to medical cannabis easier for patients. He led Medicann to become the first clinic in Jersey to issue a medical cannabis prescription, and has since grown the business into a trusted network of clinics across the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man and the UK.
Recent articles by Gary Whipp
Medicinal Cannabis Matters: Friday Roundup - 30 October 2026
Welcome to this week’s edition of Medicinal Cannabis Matters, where we explore patients’ rights and access to treatment, the future of pain medicine, the importance of regulation and why the menstrual cycle could be an important consideration in future medicinal cannabis research.
Medicinal Cannabis Matters: Friday Roundup - 23 October 2026
Welcome back to Medicinal Cannabis Matters, we’re looking at new clinical research exploring whether medicinal cannabis could reduce morphine use, the challenges of living with chronic pain and the growing conversation around opioid prescribing in the UK. For patients living with persistent pain, finding the right treatment can be a long and difficult journey. These stories highlight why continued research, informed clinical decisions and access to personalised care remain so important.
Medicinal Cannabis Matters: Friday Roundup - 16 October 2026
Welcome to this week’s edition of Medicinal Cannabis Matters, where we explore why more women are asking questions about medicinal cannabis and menopause, what the science tells us about the body’s endocannabinoid system, and how industrial hemp could contribute to the UK’s environmental ambitions.
Medicinal Cannabis Matters: Friday Roundup - 9 October 2026
Welcome to this week’s edition of Medicinal Cannabis Matters, where we’re looking at what patients need to know about UK medicinal cannabis law in 2026, the role of terpenes in prescribed cannabis flower and a new THC oral spray that could offer another formulation option for eligible patients in the UK.
Medicinal Cannabis Matters: Friday Roundup - 2 October 2026
Welcome to this week’s edition of Medicinal Cannabis Matters, where we look at new safety information from Denmark as the number of patients receiving prescribed medicinal cannabis continues to grow. We also explore what UK patients should know about using a vaporiser with prescribed cannabis flower, including how different devices work, temperature and safe use. Finally, we look at the growing evidence around medicinal cannabis and endometriosis, and what researchers say we still need to learn.
Medicinal Cannabis Matters: Friday Roundup - 25 September 2026
Welcome to this week’s edition of Medicinal Cannabis Matters, where new research is exploring how medicinal cannabis compares with opioids for chronic pain, while a study using data from the UK Medical Cannabis Registry has reported sustained improvements in pain, sleep and quality of life among people living with inflammatory arthritis. We also look at a practical guide to understanding temperature when using prescribed cannabis flower with a vaporiser.