Gary Whipp
Chief Executive Officer
Gary founded Medicann in 2020 as the first medical cannabis clinic in Jersey. Under his leadership, Medicann has grown from a single clinic to a respected network across the Channel Islands, Ireland, and the UK mainland. Gary is passionate about making medical cannabis accessible to patients who need it most.

Recent articles by Gary Whipp

Medicinal Cannabis Matters: Friday Roundup - 5 June 2026
Welcome to this week’s roundup, where we bring together the latest patient stories, industry developments and healthcare insights shaping medicinal cannabis care. This week’s roundup highlights the growing impact that prescribed medicinal cannabis is having on patients across the UK.

Medicinal Cannabis Matters: Friday Roundup - 29 May 2026
Welcome to this week's roundup of the latest developments in the world of medicinal cannabis. This week has been a landmark for the UK industry, with Cannabis Europa 2026 bringing together global leaders, policymakers and patient advocates, whilst fresh research continues to show how cannabis can be a treatment for chronic pain.

Medicinal Cannabis Matters: Friday Roundup - 22 May 2026
Welcome to this week’s roundup, where we explore the latest stories shaping medicinal cannabis care in the UK and beyond. This week’s roundup focuses on the continued growth of the sector, changing prescribing trends and the ongoing conversation around chronic pain management.

Medicinal Cannabis Matters: Friday Roundup - 15 May 2026
Welcome to this week’s roundup, where we explore together the latest patient stories and research shaping medicinal cannabis across the UK and beyond. This week’s roundup focuses on quality of life, from chronic pain and fibromyalgia to cancer care, and how medicinal cannabis continues to provide new possibilities for patients.

Medicinal Cannabis Matters: Friday Roundup - 8 May 2026
Welcome to this week’s roundup, where we explore the latest patient experiences, research and international regulations and developments shaping the medicinal cannabis industry. This week’s stories focus on quality of life, with growing evidence that medicinal cannabis treatments may help patients manage complex neurological conditions, reduce reliance on traditional medication and regain greater control over daily life.

Medicinal Cannabis Matters: Friday Roundup - 1 May 2026
Welcome to this week’s roundup of the latest developments shaping medicinal cannabis care across the UK and globally. This week has shown how the industry is becoming increasingly connected, from international policy shifts and patient guidance to industry events and even new insights into cannabis history.