Working with our members
As a membership organisation, we work with our member companies and the wider medicinal cannabis community, to develop and present policies to the European Union and their national member state governments, reimbursement organisations and regulatory authorities.
Why join the European Medicinal Cannabis Association?
At EUMCA we represent the collective voice of our members, generating policies with the aim to create a positive environment for the use of medicinal cannabis in the EU’
As a membership organisation, we work with our member companies and the wider medicinal cannabis community, to develop and present policies to the European Union and their national member state governments, reimbursement organisations and regulatory authorities.
- First and only dedicated medicinal cannabis
- Who we work with, guiding principles, quality manufacturers etc
- Voice of patient associations, manufacturers
- By coming together collectively to bring about change for the industry.
- EUMCA is a multi-stakeholder network representing the interests of a wide range of organisations operating in the research and development, production and/or distribution of medical cannabis-based treatments.
- Working to vision together
EUMCA’s mission is to improve the life and health outcomes of patients across Europe, by facilitating the development of national government healthcare policies that advocate the ethical prescription of pharmaceutical-grade medicinal cannabis, and advance patient access to treatments
Member Representation
- EUMCA is a multi-stakeholder network representing the interests of a wide range of organisations operating in the research and development, production and/or distribution of medical cannabis-based treatments.
- We represent the collective voice of our members, generating policies with the aim to create a positive environment for the use of medicinal cannabis in Europe.
- As a membership organisation, we work with our member companies and the wider medicinal cannabis community, to develop and present policies to the European Union and their national member state governments, reimbursement organisations and regulatory authorities.
Please download our Membership Prospectus for full details on how to join.
How we support our Full Members
Please refer to our Membership Policy for details on full membership criteria.
- EUMCA News Flash – Regular updates on current topics/issues related to medicinal cannabis
- Proactive support for members on upcoming media and industry specific issues related to their business
- Quarterly Government affairs reports
- Access and input to the development of briefing papers and policy positions
- Invite to our EUMCA Annual Meeting and EUMCA Conference
- Feedback from meetings and discussions with all key stakeholders in the EU (national governments, regulatory agencies, payers, patient organisations and Scientific leaders)
Company visits
Our membership team will arrange a company visit for new and existing members with our Senior Leadership Team, who will tailor their visit to your specific requirements and discuss key priorities and focus of the EUMCA in relation to your business.
Access to Expert Networks and Specialist Working Group meetings
- We use project working groups and expert networks to cover most industry hot topics. These groups are made up of member companies with special interest and expertise in these areas. This means that we can react quickly to any new issues as they arise. It is these expert networks which help us to draw up responses to consultations and respond quickly to industry opportunities and challenges
- The EUMCA runs the specialist groups meetings at venues agreed by those members attending. Events are a valuable networking opportunity, with time allocated at the start of each session for informal networking
- Examples of Networks and groups include: Research & Development, Legal/Compliance, Regulatory & Quality, Patient access & Reimbursement, Medical Education and Business Development
Access to expertise
- Full members receive access to expertise, knowledge and resources within the EUMCA on key matters affecting member pharmaceutical businesses in Europe. Through the work of the EUMCA members may be involved with external activities along side their EUMCA colleagues such as meeting politicians, advisers, stakeholders, and patient organisations from across Europe.
- Full members can engage directly with the EUMCA team and other company members to feed back and help shape policy on a wide range of areas.
Subscription fees
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The annual membership fees for Full members are as follows:
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Access to expertise
- Before applying for EUMCA membership you should have read the Membership Policy and Code of Conduct
- To apply for Full membership, please complete and return the Application Form. All applications for membership of the EUMCA are approved by the EUMCA Executive Board
- Further details about the application process can be found in our Membership Prospectus and FAQ section
- Please contact membership services for more details on +32 233 90 281 or email info@eumca.org
Find out more about joining our association
Get in touch
Please submit your membership enquiry and our team will be in touch to discuss
Or call +32 233 90 281
+32 233 90 281
info@eumca.org
EUMCA, Brussels, Belgium
