The Real Cost of Medicinal Cannabis in New Zealand – Separating Fact From Fiction

To think that New Zealand currently has readily available and affordable medicinal cannabis products is untrue and misleading. The products are not easily accessible and medicinal cannabis prices are also too high for those who do need it.

Most medicinal cannabis products cost $200 to $300 for one to two months’ supply. This is simply unaffordable and out of reach for most Kiwis. Furthermore, no products have passed the quality standards set by the new Medicinal Cannabis Scheme.

How can we say that medicinal cannabis is both accessible and affordable? It is not.

To bring the pharmaceutical medicinal cannabis price down, I believe there needs to be better government support for patients. This means medicinal cannabis services, such as consultations and products, need to have government funding support or subsidies. Patients also require better support from existing services such as Work and Income and ACC.

As the referendum approaches, it is important to understand where we are at in the medicinal market and what effect legalising cannabis would have.

Read the rest of Dr Waseem’s article on medical marijuanas costs in NZ on Stuff.co.nz

Disclaimer: Medicinal cannabis and CBD oil are unapproved medicines in NZ which means that there is no conclusive evidence for their effect, apart from Sativex. Many doctors do not routinely prescribe cannabis medicines. The above article was written for general educational purposes and does not intend to suggest that medicinal cannabis can be used to treat any health condition. Please consult with your healthcare provider.

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