Sapphire Medical Foundations Opens Third Scottish Clinic
Sapphire Medical Foundations, one of the largest medical cannabis clinic networks in the UK, has opened its third Scottish clinic in Glasgow, expanding its presence beyond existing sites in Edinburgh and Aberdeen. The new clinic will serve patients across the West of Scotland and aims to reduce travel barriers for the estimated 15,000 Scottish residents currently seeking medical cannabis consultations through private providers.
Sapphire Medical Opens Glasgow Clinic — Third in Scotland
Sapphire Medical Foundations, which operates one of the most established medical cannabis clinic networks in the UK, has inaugurated its third Scottish clinic in Glasgow city centre. The expansion adds to existing Sapphire locations in Edinburgh and Aberdeen, and forms part of the organisation's stated goal of ensuring that patients across all regions of the UK can access specialist consultations without prohibitive travel requirements.
Why Glasgow?
Glasgow and the wider West of Scotland represent a significant patient population. With an estimated 15,000 Scottish residents currently navigating private medical cannabis prescribing, the absence of a major clinic presence in Scotland's most populous city has been a noted gap. Many West of Scotland patients have historically travelled to Edinburgh or accessed telemedicine services, both of which carry additional costs or inconveniences for patients with mobility limitations or severe pain conditions.
The Glasgow clinic will offer in-person initial consultations, specialist follow-up appointments, and on-site support for patients new to cannabis-based therapy. Telemedicine follow-up options will remain available for repeat appointments.
Clinic Services and Specialisms
The new site will focus on the conditions most commonly treated within Sapphire's existing patient base: chronic pain (neuropathic and musculoskeletal), PTSD and anxiety disorders, and neurological conditions including MS spasticity and treatment-resistant epilepsy. Clinicians are GMC-registered specialists with relevant postgraduate qualifications in pain medicine, psychiatry, and neurology.
Sapphire has confirmed that pricing at the Glasgow clinic will be in line with its other UK locations, with initial consultations starting from £150 and repeat prescription fees from £50. Product sourcing is through MHRA-licensed suppliers.
What This Means for Scottish Patients
The expansion of physical clinic infrastructure in Scotland reflects broader sector growth and increased patient demand. For those considering a consultation, comparing clinic pricing and services — including both in-person and telemedicine options — remains advisable before booking an appointment.
