Since Ontario’s medical cannabis is regulated by the Cannabis Act ( formerly the ACMPR – Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulation), patients can travel with their medical cannabis across Canada. This is because the Cannabis Act is federal legislation and not province-specific.

If you are prescribed medical cannabis you can order your medical cannabis prescription online, or over the phone directly from a licensed producer. Due to the medical cannabis system being slightly different from other more traditional prescription medications, Apollo walks with you every step of the way to ensure that you are fully supported throughout the entire registration process and placing your first order.

Your medical cannabis is tax-deductible as a medical expense and may even be covered by your insurance plans.

Medical cannabis has two medicinal compounds within the plant, CBD and THC. THC is the psychoactive part of the plant and is responsible for the high or euphoric effect that is often associated with cannabis consumption. CBD, on the other hand, is not psychoactive and has therapeutic qualities. CBD is known to treat a variety of conditions such as epilepsy, insomnia and anxiety.

In order get access to CBD oil in Ontario, you must have a medical cannabis prescription. Although cannabis is legalized recreationally, most Licensed Producers set aside CBD products for their medical cannabis patients. Once you have a prescription, you can order your CBD oil directly from your chosen Licensed Producer and get the medication delivered right to your door.

If you are located in Ontario and think you could improve your quality of life with a medical cannabis prescription, contact us today to schedule an appointment!

Both medical and recreational cannabis are now legal in Canada under The Cannabis Act, and millions of Canadians are taking advantage. 

When comparing cannabis use for medical and recreational purposes, it’s vital to keep in mind that each person’s preferences and intentions will ultimately determine how much cannabis is consumed, how it is dosed, and what effects are expected.

Using medical cannabis is similar to any other medication, and when guided by a medical professional, can yield positive results in terms of symptom management and improvement in patients’ overall quality of life. That said, cannabis is a personalized medication and success in symptom relief can rely on a number of factors that a medical professional can help provide guidance for including cannabinoids utilized, strength, ingestion method, dosing times, and more. 

When used with medical guidance, cannabis has been shown to have a wide range of benefits including pain management, anti-inflammatory, and as an aid for insomnia. It is also highly acclaimed for its capacity to prevent seizures and help manage the symptoms associated with cancer. 

Canadians who have a prescription for medical cannabis obtain benefits over recreational users that include an increased personal carrying limit, wide selection of CBD products, tax deductible medication, compassion pricing, and more.

Apollo is happy to support patients across Canada and all towns of Ontario, including: