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What are the benefits to getting a prescription for medical cannabis? 

 

1. Access to unique products: the medical marketplace in Canada is designed specifically with patients in mind, so there are unique products available to patients that cannot be accessed in retail stores. 

2. Lower prices and discounts: in many cases, products available in the medical space are less expensive than recreational channels, and there may be discounts available for certain demographics, like Veterans (ask your medical provider about this).

3. Prescriptions are tax-deductible: The CRA allows people with prescriptions for medical cannabis to file their cannabis costs as a medical expense. To qualify, you’ll need to save your receipts from a Health Canada approved Producer. 

4. Insurance coverage: many insurance companies in Canada will cover medical cannabis obtained via prescriptions including: SunLife, Manulife, The Cooperators, Greenshield, Desjardin and more. 

 

 

How do I access medical cannabis? 

 

To access medical cannabis in Canada, you will need to obtain a prescription for medical cannabis from a healthcare professional and then register that prescription with a federally licensed medical producer or a licensed medical channel. 

 

Any doctor is permitted to write a prescription for cannabis, but not all doctors are comfortable doing so as they may not have substantial knowledge of cannabis for medical purposes. If your doctor is unwilling to write a prescription, we recommend seeking consult from a cannabis clinic. 

 

Once you register your prescription with a provider or producer, you will order your product online and have it shipped directly to your house. 

 

How do I get guidance on what to take or how much? 

 

Cannabis education cannot be generalized. There are hundreds of cannabinoids, thousands of products and a myriad of ways to interact with and use the plant. The individual user's medical history, genetic makeup and overall lifestyle will impact their experience and ultimately, their results.

 

This is where DeMonet can help. Our clients can speak with a reputable doctor who specializes in cannabis applications and science, to provide personalized education that is specific to them. 

 

Learn more about our private online appointments here.