BEGINNING YOUR MEDICAL MARIJUANA TREATMENT

Depew, NY | Buffalo, NY | Cheektowaga, NY | West Seneca, NY

Beginning a new treatment for your condition can feel overwhelming, especially when you are also managing challenging symptoms caused by your illness. Having a general idea of what to expect when you get started can lessen some of the fear and frustration that often comes with a treatment plan transition.

What four steps you must take to participate in the NYS medical marijuana program:

Qualify • Certify • Register • Receive

Initial Visit: Includes initial assessment, certification and medical marijuana card

$175

Follow Up: Follow up visits are required every 6 months

$150

Veterans and First Responders Special Discount Available

Initial Visit: Includes initial assessment, certification and medical marijuana card

$140

Follow Up: Follow up visits are required every 6 months

$120

Beginning a new treatment for your condition can feel overwhelming, especially when you are also managing challenging symptoms caused by your illness. Having a general idea of what to expect when you get started can lessen some of the fear and frustration that often comes with a treatment plan transition. At Adult Health DNP, our marijuana consultants are fully licensed and experienced to help patients across Buffalo, Depew, Cheektowaga, and West Seneca, NY obtain a medical cannabis prescription. There are no strict guidelines for common conditions for medical marijuana cards, the process is still the same. Let our team help you and discover what prescribed medical marijuana can do for you and your health! Contact us today to get started!

What four steps you must take to participate in the NYS medical marijuana program:

Qualify • Certify • Register • Receive

Initial Visit: Includes initial assessment, certification and medical marijuana card $175

Follow Up: Follow up visits are required every 6 months $150

Veterans Special Discount Available

Initial Visit: Includes initial assessment, certification and medical marijuana card $140

Follow Up: Follow up visits are required every 6 months $120

***First Responders - Call us today to learn about our special discounts! (716) 331-3322

Qualify

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If your condition is not listed you still may qualify! It is up to the prescribing provider, call us today to learn more! (716) 331-3322

Certify

Accepting forms of documentation include:

A medical summary or visit note discussing your medical condition that includes current diagnosis, medication list, and/or any diagnostic testing done that supports your diagnosis such as X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, blood work, and EMG.

We also accept documentation from your surgeon, chiropractor, or pain management provider.

Register for your Marijuana Card

After you are certified by Adult Health DNP, you may then register with the NYS Department of Health. https://my.ny.gov/
You will be given instructions on how to register with the NYS Department of Health along with your medical cannabis certification at the time of your first visit.
In order to register you must be a resident of NYS.
After you have registered, you may then print a temporary medical marijuana card which will be active for 30 days. This temporary card will allow you to go to a certified NYS medical marijuana dispensary until your actual marijuana card is mailed to you. Your actual marijuana card will be mailed to your home in approximately 2 to 3 weeks.

Receive

Congratulations! You should now be officially registered with the program. To purchase medical cannabis, you will need to go to a designated NYS medical marijuana dispensary. In order for you to be allowed into the dispensary you will need to have the following or you will not be allowed to enter the dispensary:

Temporary marijuana card or actual marijuana card
Certification/recommendation
Valid government-issued ID: state ID, driver’s license or passport
DO NOT bring: Non-registered patients, including children or other companions. Non-registered visitors may not enter the dispensary, unless they are an assigned caregiver.
Most dispensaries accept cash, credit or debit.
No appointment is necessary. All dispensaries take walk-ins. If you are a new patients, we would like you to come in an hour before closing.
When you pick up your medical cannabis, you will meet with a licensed pharmacist who will discuss your health history with you, including your other medical conditions and prescribed medications. During your consultation, the pharmacist will work with you to recommend a type of medicine and dose tailored to your specific needs. All program pharmacists have studied the clinical data, dosage guidelines, best practices and safety protocols of other countries and states with longstanding medical cannabis programs. You are encouraged to ask questions both during and after your consultation with the pharmacist.