Our partners in enlightenment

MEDCAN is a member of the Swiss Society for Cannabis in Medicine (SGCM) and represents the perspectives of patients. This specialist organization is committed to providing people in Switzerland with improved access to cannabis medicines. In collaboration with the SGCM, MEDCAN aims to disseminate evidence-based information and provide substantive input into policy-making in the area of ​​medical use of cannabis.

The FHO University of Applied Sciences Eastern Switzerland, a recognized and accredited educational institution, is committed to training in the field of medical use of cannabis. An important example is the interprofessional training “Cannabis as a medication: From plant to patient”. This event, held by experts, not only offers professional exchange, but also space for practical questions. As part of this educational initiative, MEDCAN actively contributes to this training.

MEDCAN is a member of this international coalition of patient organizations and also advocates for cannabis patients worldwide. Common goal: protection and representation of rights and interests in medical cannabis use. As an active member, our Association also shapes the global dialogue of people who use cannabis medicinally in order to change the international view of cannabis in medicine.

IG MedCann is the association of Swiss manufacturers of cannabis medicines and advocates for an association -based distribution for the medical use of cannabis. She works closely with patient organizations, medical and pharmacy associations, authorities and health insurance companies to create a good environment for cannabis medicine.  

Cannabis Medicinalis has supported MEDCAN for years and is the Swiss solution for disseminating knowledge about the medical use of cannabis. Through their events and through collaboration with Copeia, the leading software solution for medical cannabis, they support doctors, pharmacies, patients and producers/manufacturers in the field of cannabis in medicine.