Dr Andrew Agius

Dr Andrew Agius graduated as a medical doctor in 2001 and spent his early years training across various specialties before practicing independently as a family doctor. In 2009, he obtained a Master of Science in Family Medicine, with research focused on patient satisfaction and improving the quality of care. During this time, he developed a strong interest in lifestyle medicine, regularly advising patients on the importance of exercise, nutrition, and overall wellbeing. He also had a particular interest in chronic pain conditions such as fibromyalgia. Dr Agius frequently appeared on the television programme Malta Illejla, where he discussed weekly health topics and promoted healthier living.

In 2015, Dr Agius founded The Pain Clinic with the vision of creating a one-stop service for patients suffering from chronic pain and other complex conditions that had not responded to conventional treatments. He furthered his training in pain management through the University of Cardiff and was awarded the European Diploma in Pain Medicine in 2019.

As more patients attended the clinic and shared their experiences, Dr Agius began exploring the therapeutic potential of cannabinoids as part of an integrative approach to pain management. In 2016, he first recommended cannabidiol (CBD) to a patient with fibromyalgia who was not responding well to multiple medications. Together with his patients, he advocated for improved access to medical cannabis, which later became available through pharmacies in Malta in February 2018. Since then, cannabinoids have become an important part of his integrative treatment approach for selected patients.