The Drug Foundation has been working for many years to improve patient access to medicinal cannabis, because we believe it should be available under medical supervision to those who need it.
The evidence is clear that cannabis can be an effective medicine for a range of conditions. As with any medicine, it is more effective for some conditions than others. It should only be used under the guidance of your medical practitioner, especially if you are suffering from a serious health condition.
Here are some key sources for the most up-to-date information on medicinal cannabis
Get information straight from the Government's website
If you’re a patient requiring support, you'll find plenty of up-to-date information here.
Download our submission on the Misuse of Drugs Medicinal Cannabis Amendment Bill
NZDF Submission on the Misuse of Drugs Medicinal Cannabis Amendment Bill 2018 ( PDF 605kb )
21 September 2023
95% of respondents reported positive effects, in a study that looked at both prescription and black market cannabis use.
08 July 2022
Too many kiwis are still buying medicinal cannabis on the black market. We asked two leading experts for some harm reduction tips to keep th...
17 February 2022
Only a tiny percentage of NZers who use cannabis for medicinal purposes are accessing the product through legal channels, new analysis by th...
25 August 2021
The number of products are set to be slashed and prices are expected to spike when a transitional medicinal cannabis scheme expires in Octob...
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