38 articles spanning the NZ legal pathway, conditions and treatment, cannabinoid science, and research. Earlier pieces are clearly marked as archive.
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CBD scripts last three months; THC scripts only one. Here is how repeat prescriptions work, why THC needs re-scripting so often, and how to avoid running out during a stock shortage.
Read articlePharmac doesn't fund it, so most patients pay full cost. Here is an honest breakdown of consultation fees, product prices, why prices are falling, and the narrow funding exceptions that exist.
27 Jul 2026Roughly four in five users get some side effect. Here is a practical, evidence-based guide to the common ones, why they happen, and what helps — plus the warning signs that mean call your prescriber.
20 Jul 2026The two best-known cannabinoids work very differently. Here is a clear, evidence-based comparison of CBD and THC — and why your prescriber chooses a ratio rather than a single ingredient.
13 Jul 2026Why prescribers begin medicinal cannabis at tiny doses and build up gradually — and how careful titration helps you find the lowest effective dose with the fewest side effects.
6 Jul 2026From the free nurse eligibility call to the doctor's assessment and your first prescription — a walk-through of how a typical NZ cannabis-clinic consultation unfolds.
29 Jun 2026Your GP can legally prescribe medicinal cannabis. Here is how to raise it constructively, what questions to expect, and how to handle a 'no' without giving up on good care.
22 Jun 2026A plain-English explainer of the Medicinal Cannabis Scheme: who can prescribe, what 'verified' and 'approved' really mean, and how a prescription becomes a product in your hands.
15 Jun 2026As more jurisdictions around the world move toward regulating their respective cannabis markets, the debate over the legalisation of medical marijuana in New Zealand is becoming…
Archive · 2019Cannabis Terpenes While the aroma of marijuana is unmistakable to the seasoned nose, it’s fairly difficult to describe in words exactly what it smells like. Some strains have a…
Archive · 2019The medicinal cannabis (marijuana) law reforms that are taking place in many parts of the world have opened the floodgates for a new wave of innovation. Backed by science and…
Archive · 2019Symptoms usually lead us to the use of medical cannabis, but it’s also wise ask… is cannabis addictive, and what are the withdrawal symptoms of stopping it’s use? Back in the…
Archive · 2019UK government pulls a total 180, classifies CBD oil as medicine The UK government has pulled a complete 180 on its previous anti medical marijuana stance, and is now acknowledging…
Archive · 2019Medicinal cannabis has long been recognised as an effective tool for combating the chronic pain associated with osteoarthritis. However, more research is coming to light that…
Archive · 2019Let’s preface this article by saying that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is not a big pharma invention, nor is it simply a case of ‘kids being kids’. Just about…
Archive · 2019Dr Huhana Hickey speaks at Community CAN Start the conversation Huhana speaks about Sativex, the costs, unity and police harassment at the Community CAN start the conversation…
Archive · 2019New CBGA research will help both patients and professionals in the medical industry. They now understand how certain cannabinoids are formed in the cannabis plant. This is helps…
Archive · 2019Medicinal cannabis has been proven to be effective in alleviating a range of ailments, from chronic pain associated with cancer and HIV to the frequency of seizures in those…
Archive · 2019The United States has historically taken an incredibly hard-nosed approach to cannabis. In fact, between 2001 and 2010, more than 7.2 million people were arrested for possession…
Archive · 2019There’s no denying that New Zealand has been slow on the uptake when it comes to medicinal marijuana, but there are signs that this outdated attitude is slowly evolving. For…
Archive · 2019The Cannabis Party publishing false claims Updated 10/06/16: Peter Dunne has responded and confirmed that The Cannabis Party published false information. According to the Minister…
Archive · 2019With very similar population sizes, Colorado is the ideal state in the USA to use as a benchmark for potential tax revenue a “marijuana tax” could net the New Zealand government.…
Archive · 2019Planning a trip to New Zealand in the near future but aren’t sure whether you can bring your medical marijuana with you? This article is for you. We’ve put together all the…
Archive · 2019While the negative health effects of cannabis might be minuscule compared with tobacco, inhaling smoke from any source is ultimately going to damage your lungs. Smoking medicinal…
Archive · 2019Our friends across the ditch are witnessing first hand some pretty incredible milestones following the legalisation of medicinal marijuana across Australia in November of this…
Archive · 2019Changes in terminology may help the terminally ill The Ministry of Health made changes yesterday to the terminology they use in their descriptions of cannabis-based products. The…
Archive · 2019Late night online shopping is an expensive hobby that many of us take part in from time to time, but an increasing number of people are buying one type of product in particular –…
Archive · 2019In today’s bureaucratic system, where projected financial outcomes hold so much sway over political decisions, the economic advantages of regulating cannabis may prove to be the…
Archive · 2019Ministry of Health changes law for patients seeking medical marijuana New Zealand patients in need of medical cannabis no longer have to go through the laborious process of…
Archive · 2019Hot on the heels of recent changes to the medical marijuana application process, Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne has now released a highly anticipated list of cannabis-based…
Archive · 2019In New Zealand’s antiquated anti-cannabis political landscape, it’s difficult to imagine a politician or anyone in power posting online about how their medical marijuana grow…
Archive · 2019The use of cannabis extends back millennia, with evidence indicating that ancient civilisations in Greece, Egypt and other parts of the world made use of medical marijuana to…
Archive · 2019Could cannabinoids have a role to play in developing Alzheimer’s cure? Alzheimer’s Disease is the most common form of dementia, and accounts for around 50-70 per cent of all…
Archive · 2019Treating pain using cannabis? There are three main types of marijuana: Sativa, indica and hybrid. While there are some similarities between them, each has a different effect and…
Archive · 2019On June 30, the University of Canberra (UC) announced plans to undertake a $1 million study into medicinal marijuana as a form of treatment for skin cancer. The two-year project…
Archive · 2019An unofficial report from the Treasury has recently come to light confirming what many marijuana proponents have thought for many a year now: Taxing cannabis could help the New…
Archive · 2019Sativex and the huge costs for kiwis Although the winds of change are slowly blowing in New Zealand’s direction, as it stands, all medical marijuana products are considered…
Archive · 2019Both the psychoactive effects and potential medical uses of marijuana are fairly well known and supported, but relatively few studies have explored how cannabinoids affect men and…
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