His GP suggested contacting the Cannabis Clinic, where he was prescribed medicinal cannabis. It’s thought around 120,000-130,000 Kiwis have been prescribed medicinal cannabis . The Medicinal Cannabis Scheme came into effect in April 2020, with the goal of improving access to quality medicinal cannabis products, according to the Ministry of Health. The Government should also start monitoring the prescribing and use of medicinal cannabis products to increase confidence in the Medicinal Cannabis Scheme.”Doctors at specialist clinics can also prescribe medicinal cannabis. Workplace drug testing that doesn’t account for people using legally prescribed medicinal cannabis also “reinforces the stigma”, he says – as will new drug driving rules.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 09, 2026 20:32 UTC