Featured newsPartnership | 13 November 2026
Joint statement with the Medical Cannabis Clinicians' Society (MCCS)
The CBMA and the MCCS set out their developing relationship in a joint statement.
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The CBMA announced its public launch with a press release and its founding manifesto.
Why now?
A sector at a turning point
Eight years on from the 2018 reforms, the UK framework for medical cannabis is under review.
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Growing public attention
From the Oliver's Law campaign to the Patient Safety Commissioner's warning in October 2026, scrutiny of the sector is increasing.
02
A framework under review
The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) is reviewing the 2018 rescheduling, with a report expected by the end of 2026. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), Care Quality Commission (CQC) and General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) are looking more closely at the sector.
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A shared voice
An opportunity for the industry to contribute to these discussions together, with one coordinated voice.
Our purpose
What drives the CBMA
Vision
Our members already operate above the legal floor on the points where higher standards matter most.
Mission
Make that alignment visible to regulators, translate it into actionable workstreams, and act as a structured industry counterparty to public authorities.
Inspiration
Built on established models of industry self-regulation: four pillars, a code of conduct and a kitemark.
What members get
01Shape
A seat at the table
Members help define CBMA policy positions through working groups and the Members Council.
02Represent
A dedicated voice
Engagement with regulators, government and the media on members' behalf.
03Inform
Intelligence when it matters
Regulatory updates, news briefings, press reviews and member-only information.
04Connect
A stronger community
Member briefings and an annual opportunity to connect in person.
Help shape it from day one
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