UK Medical Cannabis Market Overview
The UK medical cannabis market is the second largest in Europe, with approximately 80,000 patients spending an average of £3600 per year on treatment.
Since 2018, the market has experienced steady growth, with a total value of £250 million in 2024.
Despite being legal for nearly seven years, public understanding of the medical cannabis law remains limited in some areas.
Only a few changes, not necessarily full legalisation, are needed for the market to experience explosive growth.
The market's potential for future growth will depend on overcoming potential opposition and bottlenecks.
Author's summary: UK medical cannabis market poised for growth.