YOUR HEALTH IS IMPORTANT TO US
INTERESTED IN MEDICAL CANNABIS?
Advances in science support the use of cannabis for medical purposes. AfriCann has developed a number of quick guides to help you understand medical cannabis, and further, which strain, dosage, and treatment schedule will best suit an individual.
HOW IT WORKS
Section 21 Application
Currently the only way patients may legally access medical-grade cannabis is through a process know as a Section 21 application.
A number of regulated markets currently allow for the manufacture and prescription of cannabis medicines. Currently the only way in which a qualifying patient is able to access cannabis medicines in South Africa is through the importation after it has been prescribed by a doctor who is able to make an application on the patient’s behalf.
Doctor Prescribes
As a potential patient, consult with your doctor to determine your eligibility for medical cannabis. If eligible the doctor completes your prescription outlining the number of milligrams per day and the prescription duration, together with your informed consent.
Doctor’s are able to prescribe and access imported cannabis medicines for their patients on a patient-by-patient basis.
PATIENT REGISTERS
Patient completes AfriCann’s simple registration process.
You can either fill out the online patient registration form or download the form and print it to fill out by hand.
DOCTOR PRESCRIBES
As a potential patient, consult with your doctor to determine your eligibility for medical cannabis. If eligible the doctor completes your prescription outlining the number of milligrams per day and the prescription duration, together with your informed consent.
VERIFY
Once we have received the completed prescription from your doctor, we can then verify it and begin the process of obtaining approval from South African Health Authority – SAHPRA. Once approved the product will be delivered by us to the location of your choice. This could be your pharmacy, dispensing doctor, or home.
Made from Cannabis (Hemp Free)
Our medical-grade cannabis is imported from Canada and meet the highest pharmaceutical quality standards worldwide.
HOW TO CHOOSE A PRODUCT
How to talk to your Doctor
Talking to your doctor about medical cannabis should not be a difficult or uncomfortable experience, even though you may be wondering how to approach the conversation. Below are some tips on how to broach the topic.
1. Share your experience and reasons why you think medical cannabis might be worth considering for your treatment. This could include the efficacy or side effects of current medications you are on. If you have had personal experience with using cannabis and found it to have a positive effect on alleviating your symptoms, say so. You may also wish to voice concern about your ability to access a safe and legal supply of medical cannabis, versus obtaining it from an untrustworthy source.
2. Once having explained your reasons, simply ask your doctor if they are willing to prescribe medical cannabis.
3. If your doctor is unwilling to sign a medical cannabis prescription, find the links below to partnering doctors and clinics with doctors that specialises in Cannabinoid therapy.
AfriCann was founded by senior pharmaceutical executives dedicated to providing South African patients with legal access to genuine, safe and trusted medical cannabis. AfriCann’s focus is on providing education and support to both patient and clinician to ensure that their experience of cannabinoid treatment is well-informed, patient-centric and outcomes-focussed.
Our medical cannabis is imported from Canada and is: –
Medical grade and medically registered
Medical grade and medically registered
Standardised
Standardised
Laboratory tested and batch certified
Laboratory tested and batch certified
Evidence backed
Evidence backed
We recognise that medical cannabis can be a confusing and intimidating product, given especially that South Africa is only recently ‘post prohibition’ and is being flooded with multiple untested products. We are committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in the distribution of our best-of-breed products and to ensure that both doctors and patients are able to use our products knowledgeably and with the utmost confidence.
AfriCann is built and designed to manage market demand through the vertical supply chain situated in the United Kingdom and South Africa.
Need Help?
If you’re having trouble completing your registration, or you have questions about medical cannabis, visit one of our partner clinics.