Petition · Department of Health and Social Care
Create a patient card system to improve access to medical cannabis
Closed
79 signatures
What the petition asks
Create a scheme so medical cannabis patients can hold a recognised card to purchase cannabis from pharmacies, with the right to choose how to administer it. We believe this would improve accessibility, dignity, and pain management.
Many patients face delays, high costs and limited supply of medical cannabis, leading to avoidable suffering and hospital admissions. A patient card system and improved pharmacy access could help ensure safe, legal and affordable treatment. Patients must also have choice in how they medicate, as some cannot tolerate vapourisers and find alternatives such as glass pipes easier, safer and more effective. Accessibility matters.
Timeline
| 14 Oct 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
79
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
14 Oct 2025
Closed
14 Apr 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Aug 2026.