SIMM (Stichting Institute of Medical Marijuana) was launched in The Netherlands in 1993.

Our purpose...To produce and supply patients with high quality medical cannabis, at the lowest possible price; organically grown in soil in a clean environment, and properly handled throughout the growing/curing process.

SIMM distributed cannabis to patients, pharmacists, hospitals, researchers and others during its early years. It also served as a resource center for questions dealing with the use of cannabis as medicine.  This was particularly useful for health care professionals (doctors, nurses) who were looking for a reliable source of information for their patients.

SIMM was proud to receive the first license issued by a government agency for production of medical cannabis starting material for delivery to pharmacies. This was the first license of this type issued anywhere in the world.