Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | Feb. 03, 2020 |
Cover [Abstract] | |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 00-0000000 |
Amendment Flag | false |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001351288 |
Document Type | 8-K |
Document Period End Date | Feb. 3, 2020 |
Entity Registrant Name | GW PHARMACEUTICALS PLC |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | X0 |
Entity File Number | 001-35892 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | Sovereign House |
Entity Address, Address Line Two | Vision Park Chivers Way |
Entity Address, City or Town | Histon Cambridge |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | CB24 9BZ |
Entity Address, Country | GB |
City Area Code | 44 |
Local Phone Number | 1223 266 800 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Title of 12(b) Security | American Depositary Shares, each representing 12 Ordinary Shares, par value £0.001 per share |
Trading Symbol | GWPH |
Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |