Canadian healthcare technology company, Cannalogue is launching a petition to urge the Ministries of Health to make national healthcare coverage more accessible for medical cannabis patients. The United Program for National Medical Cannabis Coverage petition is intended to ease the burden on marginalized and disadvantaged Canadians. Following the launch of the National Compassionate Care Program for medical cannabis; Cannalogue made it their mission to stand for the Canadians now dealing with the negative economic and emotional effects of the COVID-19 virus. With the growing economic strain on marginalized Canadians, the ability to afford medical cannabis has been more of a challenge for medical cannabis and CBD patients.
According to Cannalogue, "more than 50% of Canadians are not able to afford treatment with medical cannabis including CBD for conditions such as chronic pain." Cannalogue also cautions to a potential spike in opioid usage due to the worsening economic situation during the current COVID-19 crisis. Members of Cannalogue fear this may result in "more opioid related addictions and deaths."
"All Canadians Should Have Fair And Equal Access As Part Of Universal Healthcare"
This new petition serves as an extension of Cannalogue's Compassionate Car Program, that provides discounts on medical cannabis products for seniors, indigenous people, veterans, enrolled disabled individuals, and people on federal assistance programs. The physician led company, Cannalogue has gained attention recently for their role as activists in the cannabis industry; and their recent introduction of online cannabis marketplace to streamline consumption for those shopping at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Cannalogue has consistently demonstrated their advocacy for more access to cannabis, and have made it clear that they intend to be on the forefront of policy change.
If Cannalogue is successful in gathering more members in their fight for national medical cannabis coverage; the Ministries of Health may be urged to make a more comprehensive program for disadvantaged and marginalized cannabis patients.
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