Numerous Licensed Producers of medical marijuana in Canada offer various ‘compassion pricing’ programs to help those with low income afford their medication. Below is a list explaining their various programs as they stand now. This chart will be updated as new information becomes available.
Click to view the PDF: MMPR Compassionate Pricing Comparison
LP Name
Avg Price
Compassionate Pricing Program?
Details
Availability of trimming, shake, milled etc
Other (Shipping etc)
Aphria
$6-7.20/g*Note: featured strain of month is $6/g
Universal Compassionate Pricing
Current pricing model reduces prices across the board under industry average
No
Shipping: 30g+ shipping is waivedUnder 30g – between $10-30 depending on delivery location“Starter Kits” – 3 x 5g samples of various strains to aid in strain selection process ($124.95)
Bedrocan
$7.50 /g
Yes. BedroCARE Patient Assistance Program provides 20% discount on the first 30 grams of cannabis ordered within a 30 day period for select varieties of cannabis (Bediol, Bedrolite, Bedica, and Bedrocan).
Currently part of a provincial or federal worker disability program, and/or social assistance program are eligible to apply.Single income individuals or families earning less than $30,000 annually, and double income families earning less than $50, 000 annually may also apply.
No
Shipping: free for one order every 30 days
Broken Coast
$4.75-$9
15% off total order for those low income/social assistance/disability/ fixed income
Low income – still deciding what the threshold is, but most are on disability or social assistance
No
Shipping: Standard shipping is free anywhere in Canada on orders over $200, and shipping for smaller orders will be a flat-rate of $5
Canna Farms
$7-11
No
Shake @ $1.75/g
Shipping: $17.50 across the country
Cannimed
$7-13.50[$5.25-$10.13/g using 25% online discount]
No but discounts available for online orders (25%)
10% discount is available for credit card orders made over the phone, and a 25% discount can be applied to online orders using coupon code CANNIMED25 (prices become $5.25 to $10.13 per gram.)Starter Program ($325): A five gram bottle of Cannimed® 17·1, 9·9 and 4·10, The Arizer™ Air portable vaporizer, The Evaluation Logbook- products are available in 10 gram increments only- Shipping: free Canada Post Xpresspost™ on order over $99. Otherwise: $13.50 using XpressPost (2-4 days). $17.75 using Purolator Ground (2-10 days); not available in all provinces. $25.00 Purolator Express (1-3 days)
CannTrust
$7-12/g
Cann Trust Patient Assistance ProgramTier 1- annual household income is less than $11, 327 = No Cost for first 30 grams *note this only includes “Patient Ready” strains ($3.50/g)
– receive the balance at 30% off regular price. (applies to ALL strains)Tier 2- household income is $11,327.01 to $24,311 = 50% any strain
*Up to 30 grams per month only, and receive the balance at 30% off regular priceTier 3- household income of $24,311.01 to $30,000 = 30% off any strain
* Tier 1 includes patient ready strains only for free 30 g per month
“Patient Ready” Strains (i.e. milled) at $3.50/g
Free delivery on 15grams +Shipping varies depending on location under 15g.Combo packs including vaporizer, 15g (1-3 strains) for $250-295 depending on vaporizer
Delta 9 Bio-Tech
$5-9/g
Yes – Compassionate Pricing Program50% off the regular price of any strain
Doesn’t set limits on what qualifies as ‘low income’
Quantity Discount: Minimum order of 30 grams discount amounts to $1 off every gram purchased (i.e. purchase 30g, get $30 off totalShipping: $14.95 out of Manitoba
In the Zone
Maricann
$4-7/g
Yes- Compassionate Care Pricing: 10-20% off list price for social assistance or disability plans
Discount depends on type of assistance program TBD on case by case basis.
No
Shipping – $5 in Ontario and Quebec and $6 for rest of country.5% off your first orderPoints system: 500 reward points redeemable against future purchases (1 reward point for every dollar spent) and up to 10% off
MedReleaf
$5-15
Yes – Financial Releaf Program for qualifying patients25% discount on all strains
Those on provincial or federal worker disability program, and/or social assistance program are eligible to apply.
Trimmings: 2.50/g
Shipping: First order each month is free, after that each shipment in that month is $9.99“Pain Packs” available: 10g x 3 strains (30g)
Mettrum
$7.60-9.60
Yes Mettrum Assisted Pricing Program – 30/30Will provide a 30% discount on the first 30 grams ordered each month for Mettrum products that are Mettrum Assisted Pricing eligible (this includes Red N1-5, Orange N1-5, Purple N1, Blue N1-3, Green N1-2, Yellow N1)
Less than $30,000 annual income; social or disability program
Trimmings: 4.60-5.60/g
Shipping: First order every month is free, if second+ order is over 60g its free, if under 60g depends on province but generally $9-12.
OrganiGram
$6-12/g
Yes Compassionate Pricing Program – 25% off full prescription amount on any strain(excluding trimming)
Less than $30,000 annual income; social or disability program
Trimming 3.75/g
Free Welcome Kit: medical cannabis cook book and grinderFree shipping on first order each month, then $10 for additional orders (currently has ongoing free shipping promotion)
RedeCan
$5-6.50/g
Universal Compassionate Pricing
Current pricing model reduces prices across the board under industry average
no
Free Shipping for online orders over 60g; shipping prices vary according to province
Peace Naturals Project
$6-11/g
Yes- Accessible Customer Service planUp to 30g with a $3 discount off any strains which are $6 or more
For those who qualify for disability benefits(note: not social assistance or low income)
“Hand-Milled” Variety @4.50-5/g (10g increments)
Shipping: Averages $10-14 depends on the province
Tilray
$7-15/g
No
“House Blends” @ $90-120 for 15g
5g incrementsShipping- $5 flat rate
Tweed
$6-12/g
Yes- Compassion Pricing Program: 20% off any strain for eligible patients
Demonstrate earnings less than $29k a year (note: this is regardless of total family income) or proof of receipt of financial assistance from either a federal or provincial program.
“Copper Pot Blends” (Milled) @ 7.50/gOffer Loose Leaf product that is made of shake or trimmings” and “popcorn buds” (smaller than 2cm in size), Price varies depending on the strain.
Free Shipping
WMMC
$8-12/g
No
Free Shipping (10g minimum order)
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