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 - 10 July 2026
Welcome to this week’s roundup, where we’re focusing on the continued growth of medicinal cannabis in the UK, new research into patient outcomes and why employers are increasingly being encouraged to better understand prescribed medicinal cannabis in the workplace.
Medicinal Cannabis Matters: Friday Roundup - 3 July 2026
Welcome to this week’s roundup of the latest research and developments from across the medicinal cannabis industry. This week's stories highlight the increasing amount of evidence showing how medicinal cannabis may help patients not only manage symptoms, but also improve everyday life.
Medicinal Cannabis Matters: Friday Roundup - 26 June 2026
Welcome to this week’s roundup, where we bring together the latest news, patient stories and industry developments from across the medicinal cannabis community. This week’s roundup celebrates the people who have helped shape access to medicinal cannabis, explores one of the most common challenges faced by patients living with chronic conditions and looks at the continued growth of the UK medicinal cannabis market.
Medicinal Cannabis Matters: Friday Roundup - 19 June 2026
Welcome to this week’s roundup, where we bring together the latest patient stories and developments from across the medicinal cannabis community. This week's roundup highlights the growing impact of lived experience, both here in the UK and internationally, showing how patient voices continue to challenge stigma, improve understanding and shape the future of medicinal cannabis care.
Medicinal Cannabis Matters: Friday Roundup - 12 June 2026
Welcome to this week’s roundup, where we bring together the latest patient stories and research shaping medicinal cannabis care. This week's roundup highlights the experiences of patients living with complex, long-term conditions and explores new evidence showing how medicinal cannabis may help improve quality of life while reducing reliance on other medications.
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.