Shoppers Drug Mart and Flowr Team Up for Accessible Cannabis
Jana Pijak — March 28, 2019 — Lifestyle
References: globenewswire & cannabis.shoppersdrugmart
Medical Cannabis by Shoppers Drug Mart is a new online platform that recently partnered with cannabis brand The Flowr Corporation. "This new relationship represents a major milestone in the de-stigmatization of medical cannabis’ place in mainstream medicine, and in simplifying cannabis delivery in Canada."
Currently accessible to Ontario-based patients only, the FlowrRx product range is exclusively carried by Shoppers Drug Mart. While Flowr products can be purchased by registered patients via the brand's website, the brand's partnership with the Medical Cannabis by Shoppers Drug Mart platform aims to heighten exposure for its products across the Canadian market.
In order to qualify for a purchase, Medical Cannabis by Shoppers Drug Mart patients are required to submit a medical form from their healthcare provider and must be approved before their order is processed.
Currently accessible to Ontario-based patients only, the FlowrRx product range is exclusively carried by Shoppers Drug Mart. While Flowr products can be purchased by registered patients via the brand's website, the brand's partnership with the Medical Cannabis by Shoppers Drug Mart platform aims to heighten exposure for its products across the Canadian market.
In order to qualify for a purchase, Medical Cannabis by Shoppers Drug Mart patients are required to submit a medical form from their healthcare provider and must be approved before their order is processed.
Trend Themes
1. Medical Cannabis Online Platforms - Opportunity to develop user-friendly online platforms for medical cannabis products and streamline delivery processes.
2. Partnerships Between Pharmacies and Cannabis Brands - Potential for pharmacies to partner with cannabis brands to expand product offerings and reach a wider market.
3. De-stigmatization of Medical Cannabis - Opportunity to contribute to the destigmatization of medical cannabis by integrating it into mainstream medicine.
Industry Implications
1. Pharmaceutical Retail - Pharmaceutical retail industry can explore partnerships with cannabis brands to expand their product range and cater to a growing customer base.
2. E-commerce - E-commerce industry can develop user-friendly platforms for medical cannabis products to enhance accessibility and streamline delivery processes.
3. Healthcare - Healthcare industry can embrace the integration of medical cannabis into mainstream medicine to offer alternative treatment options for patients.
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