Becoming a Client
Eligibility
Canada's Medicinal Marihuana Store clients must be authorized by the Marihuana Medical Access Regulation (MMAR) card program. The MMAR card program is a Health Canada program designed to grant legal access and ability to possess dried marihuana for medical purposes.
According to Health Canada, legal access can be granted to those who are suffering from grave and debilitating illnesses. Health Canada separates and defines these ailments accordingly:
Category 1:
1) Severe pain and/or persistent muscle spasms from Multiple Sclerosis, spinal cord injuries, and spinal cord diseases
2) Severe pain , cachexia, anorexia, weight loss, and/or severe nausea from cancer and HIV/AIDS
3) Severe pain from arthritis
4) Seizures from epilepsy
5) Applicants who suffer from a symptom treated within the context of providing compassionate end of life care
Category 2:
1) Debilitating symptoms of medical conditions with confirmed diagnosis by a specialist where conventional treatments have not effectively relieved the symptoms.
Becoming a Client with MedMe
If you already hold a current MMAR card
To become a client with MedMe, 2 pieces of correspondence are required:
1) A MedMe Purchasing Contract
2) A photocopy of your MMAR card
Simply send these two pieces of information to us, and we will create a client file and contact you. Computer scans via email and regular post are welcome, however faxing the photocopied image of your card will not work.
If you are not currently involved in the MMAR program
We offer knowledgeable support to guide you through the application process with Health Canada. You will need to download, print, and complete the following forms:
1) Health Canada Form A
| Application for Authorization to Possess Marihuana for Medical Purposes | |
| Download the Form: PDF | View Instructions |
2) Health Canada Form B1 and/or B2
| Health Canada Form B1 Medical Practitioner's Form for Category 1 Applicants |
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| Download the Form: PDF | View Instructions |
Health Canada Form B2 Medical Practitioner's Form for Category 2 Applicants |
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| Download the Form: PDF | View Instructions |
2a) Release Form For Medical Practitioners
| Download the Form: PDF | View Instructions |
3) Health Canada Form D
| Application for License to Produce Marihuana by a Designated Person | |
| Download the Form: PDF | View Instructions |
4) Health Canada Form E1
| Application to Obtain Dried Marihuana | |
| Download the Form: PDF | View Instructions |
5) MedMe Purchasing Contract
If you would like to purchase medical marihuana through MedMe Services prior to October 1st you will need to fill out both the current and the new contracts as our current contract will be expiring on September 30th, 2010. If you plan to wait until October 1st, 2010 to order, please only complete the NEW contract.
| The current MedMe Purchasing Contract |
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| Download the Form PDF | View Instructions |
The NEW MedMe Purchasing Contract for all orders processed after October 1st, 2010 |
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| Download the Form: PDF | |
6) Alternate Delivery Address Form
| Download the Form: PDF |
Renewals
When MMAR cards are issued, they are valid for one year. Due to the Health Canada's long wait time, which can be from 3 to 6 month, it is important to apply for the renewal of your authorization to possess 6 months prior to the expiration date on the card.
If you have an expired card OR a current card that is going to expire in the next 6 months and there have been no changes to your medical situation, physician information, or residential address, all that is required to renew is to download, print and complete:
1) Health Canada Form R
| Application for Renewal of an Authorization to Possess Marihuana for Medical Purposes | |
| Download the Form: PDF | View Instructions |
2) Health Canada Form D
| Application for License to Produce Marihuana by a Designated Person | |
| Download the Form: PDF | View Instructions |
If you have an expired card OR a current card that is going to expire in the next 2-3 months and there have been changes to your medical situation, physician information, or residential address, then you will need to reapply for your card by completing Health Canada Forms A, B1 and/or B2, Form D, and Form E1, as well as the MedMe Purchasing Contract.
Mail all forms to the address below:
MedMe
Suite 159 – 1581 H Hillside Avenue
Victoria, B.C. Canada
V8T 2C1
Once we have received your package, we will fill in the company’s information and then forward your complete forms to Health Canada. This process will take 2 - 3 months for Health Canada to approve your license. Health Canada will send you your license via Canada Post.
Forms that are incomplete will delay your license because they will have to be returned to you and corrected before they can be sent to Health Canada.
We look forward to many years of serving you with the best quality of marihuana for your medical needs at the best price possible.
If you have any questions please call 1 866 823 6521 or email at admin@medme.ca.