Online survey into developing a model for a legal cannabis market in the United Kingdom

Background Despite rescheduling of cannabis to Schedule 2 and amendments the law permitting legal availability for treatment medical conditions, access use remains challenging patients in United Kingdom (UK). Recreational is widespread despite laws stating users can be sentenced prison up 5 years possession. Objective The aim study was develop a model market UK building upon results preceding which population sample determined that pharmacies are most suitable primary vendor as opposed regulated shops or black market. Methods An online survey developed using Qualtrics software advertised via Multidisciplinary Association Psychedelic Studies’ Facebook, Twitter Instagram social media accounts monthly newsletter. Results Three hundred ninety seven individuals, majority having used at least once, consented participate study. participants concluded there enough evidence prescribed treat range conditions. In addition providing with prescription, supported being sold harm reduction purposes allowing medicinal cases where supporting insufficient merit prescription. Participants greater integration between dispensing mental health services. Overall, did not oppose consultation screening potential prior obtaining from licensed vendors. were supportive concept card, present vendors such pharmacies, specific recommendations (such strains relevant patient’s condition) coded into card. A existence shisha-type bars purchase onsite consumption should part pharmacy chain stores by regulators. generally preferred regarding public line existing smoking legislation. it legally permitted grow home personal non-medical but sell profit. Conclusion suggestive regulatory system aims maximise therapeutic applications, minimise harms respect individual liberty.