It’s no secret that the cannabis industry has become one of the fastest-growing in British Columbia. It’s also no surprise that the Okanagan is jumping on board by taking part in this new industry and the many opportunities it brings.
With 40 locations that are open or in development across Canada, one company in particular is taking the medicinal cannabis industry by storm, and has recently opened two clinics in the Okanagan - one in Kelowna and one in Lake Country.
"We’re excited to be providing access to support patients in the Okanagan, where our company was founded,” Dave Martyn, President of Compass says. “Patients who are looking to access medicinal cannabis have usually exhausted all other options. Numerous patients also come to us looking for access to CBD products, which give you some medicinal benefits without the psychotropic effects, or the feeling of being high.”
Compass Cannabis Clinic offers a service that is quite unique in the Okanagan. The company connects patients with the best medicinal cannabis solutions for their needs through education, guidance and advocacy.
Compass offers free consultations for patients with doctors who are able to understand the patients’ needs and offer them personalized cannabis prescriptions.
Just like a regular doctor’s appointment, patients can expect to be asked questions regarding allergies, current medications, medical and family history and, of course, what ailments they are hoping to alleviate with the use of cannabis products. Cannabis can be used to alleviate the symptoms of a great variety of conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, chemotherapy, insomia, PTSD, anxiety and more.
Once the patient receives their prescription, Compass’s Patient Educators then connect the patient with a Licensed Producer who offer products that meet their prescription.
Compass works with 22 partners ranging from small batch craft growers to large-scale producers, all of which are licensed through the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations (ACMPR) Process.
Once a Licensed Producer is chosen, Compass assists the patient with their first online order and the product is shipped directly to the customer through Canada Post, and that’s it! The whole process takes less than an hour.
If you’re curious about medicinal cannabis, here are some reasons why you should consider using a company like Compass Cannabis:
Medicinal cannabis is a great solution for many people, but not everyone knows what product to choose, where to find it or how to use it properly. Compass is providing its clients the opportunity to obtain high quality, trustworthy advice and products.
Cannabis can be used to help patients with a variety of conditions, and it can also affect people quite differently. At Compass, clients have the chance to meet with doctors to help them step into the world of medicinal cannabis with confidence.
Compass is using a system that is completely legal, in an industry that is heavily regulated by the government and Health Canada.
Compass only works with licensed physicians and Licensed Producers, whose facilities are regulated by Health Canada. Licensed Producers have undergone a strenuous process and to ensure the quality and safety of their products, must follow Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations (ACMPR).
In order to become an Health Canada approved Licensed Producer, the production facility is evaluated based on several factors including building size and security, staffing, cultivation technique, sale capacity and inventory levels. Health Canada also performs routine inspections of the facilities to ensure they are complying with all regulations.
Compass patients receive highly individualized care and prescriptions. Not only does working with a reputable company offer peace of mind, but some health benefits providers, such as Sun Life, are already covering these types of prescriptions under their plans.
This means that you could get some of the costs associated with your medicinal cannabis back for your prescriptions, depending on your benefits provider.
If you would like to learn more about Compass Cannabis Clinic’s services, you can contact the clinic here or request an appointment here. You can also follow Compass Cannabis on Facebook and Instagram for more information and updates.
Compass Cannabis Clinic is redefining cannabis through education and customer care. Compass Cannabis connects patients with doctors to get their prescription for medicinal cannabis from Licensed Producers.
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