Healthcare Professionals
Medical Cannabis for all Canadians
Medical cannabis is now a common element in treatment plans. Like other medications, it may take time to find the right format or dose. Learn more about helping your patients access medical cannabis products and more.
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Questions & Answers
MyMedi.ca is required to meet strict quality and safety standards set by Health Canada.
There is a potential for interactions with some CYP enzymes.
The efficacy and safety of medical cannabis has been established in robust and ongoing clinical trials including the Quebec Cannabis Registry and others conducted by major universities and hospitals.
The most common AEs were mild to moderate and included somnolence, amnesia, cough, nausea, dizziness, euphoria, hyperhidrosis and paranoia. Refer to the Health Canada Information for Healthcare Professionals Monograph for a full list of adverse events.
Cannabis dosing varies by the individual and treatment goal. It relies to a great extent on self-titration for a patient to find the lowest effective dose.
No death from overdose of cannabis has been reported.
Multiple strains
SativaCannabis products labelled as “sativa” may cause less drowsiness than products labelled as “indica”.
HybridCombination of “sativa” and “indica”. Produces a mixture of effects.
IndicaCannabis products labelled as “indica” may cause more drowsiness than products labelled as “sativa”.
BlendCannabis products labelled as “blend” is two different types of cannabis mixed together.
Different formats
Dried CannabisRecommended for vaporization. Takes effect quickly and lasts for a shorter time.
Cannabis oilsRecommended as an ingested form. Takes effect slowly and lasts longer compared to dried cannabis.
TopicalsTopical cannabis products are infused with cannabis extracts and designed for external applications.
CapsulesAnother option for ingesting cannabis oil. Takes effect slowly and lasts longer compared to dried cannabis.
Ingested ExtractsConvenient and discreet medical cannabis oils, capsules and oral sprays in a range of cannabinoid combinations and strengths.
CartridgesVape cartridges are made of glass and contain cannabis extracts. Since they consumed in smaller doses, vape cartridges may provide effects for a shorter length of time compared to edibles, oils, and capsules.
Inhaled Extracts
With very strong potency and effects felt within seconds, inhaled extracts and concentrates can be used on their own or added to dried flower. They’re easy to overmedicate, so start low and go slow.
EdiblesEdible cannabis products are foods that have been infused with cannabis extracts (such as chocolate, cookies, and gummies).
Product Type
Dried Flower & Milled Cannabis
Dried Flower & Milled Cannabis
Description
Whole or pre-ground dried cannabis flower
Process
Harvested & cured
Usage Method
Smoked or vaporized
Onset Time
Seconds to minutes
Duration
2-4 hours
Purity
Natural plant
Advantages
Fast-acting, full-spectrum cannabinoids
Pre-Rolls
Pre-Rolls
Description
Pre-rolled joints for convenience
Process
Pre-rolled dried flower
Usage Method
Smoked
Onset Time
Seconds to minutes
Duration
2-4 hours
Purity
Natural plant
Advantages
Ready-to-use, portable
Oil Drops & Tinctures
Oil Drops & Tinctures
Description
Cannabis extract in carrier oil
Process
CO₂ or ethanol extraction
Usage Method
Sublingual or oral
Onset Time
15-45 minutes
Duration
4-8 hours
Purity
50-95%
Advantages
Precise dosing, discreet
Capsules & Softgels
Capsules & Softgels
Description
Pre-measured cannabis oil in pill form
Process
CO₂ or ethanol extraction
Usage Method
Oral ingestion
Onset Time
30-90 minutes
Duration
6-12 hours
Purity
50-95%
Advantages
No taste, long-lasting
Sprays
Sprays
Description
Oil-based spray for fast absorption
Process
CO₂ or ethanol extraction
Usage Method
Sublingual/oral
Onset Time
15-45 minutes
Duration
4-8 hours
Purity
50-95%
Advantages
Easy dosing, discreet
Edibles (Gummies, Chocolates, Beverages)
Edibles (Gummies, Chocolates, Beverages)
Description
Cannabis-infused food products
Process
Infused oil or distillate
Usage Method
Oral ingestion
Onset Time
30-120 minutes
Duration
6-12 hours
Purity
50-95%
Advantages
Long-lasting, discreet, no lung irritation
Baked Goods & Infused Foods
Baked Goods & Infused Foods
Description
Cookies, brownies, infused foods
Process
Infused oil or distillate
Usage Method
Oral ingestion
Onset Time
30-120 minutes
Duration
6-12 hours
Purity
50-95%
Advantages
Tasty, discreet
Topicals (Creams, Balms, Lotions)
Topicals (Creams, Balms, Lotions)
Description
Applied to skin for localized relief
Process
Infused oil or extract
Usage Method
Absorbed through skin
Onset Time
Varies (30+ min)
Duration
Several hours
Purity
30-70%
Advantages
No psychoactive effects, targeted relief
Shatter
Shatter
Description
Hard, glass-like concentrate
Process
Butane/Ethanol extraction
Usage Method
Dab/Vape
Onset Time
Seconds to minutes
Duration
2-6 hours
Purity
70-90%
Advantages
High purity, strong effects
Vape Cartridges & Disposable Vapes
Vape Cartridges & Disposable Vapes
Description
Concentrated cannabis extract
Process
CO₂ or butane extraction
Usage Method
Inhalation
Onset Time
Seconds to minutes
Duration
2-4 hours
Purity
60-95%
Advantages
Fast relief, portable, discreet
Live Rosin
Live Rosin
Description
Solventless extract made using heat & pressure
Process
Heat & pressure with live material
Usage Method
Dab/Vape/Ingested
Onset Time
Seconds to minutes
Duration
2-6 hours
Purity
60-80%
Advantages
Clean, full-spectrum, terpene-rich
Rosin
Rosin
Description
Solventless extract from dried cannabis
Process
Heat & pressure with dried material
Usage Method
Dab/Vape
Onset Time
Seconds to minutes
Duration
2-6 hours
Purity
60-80%
Advantages
No solvents, high potency
Ice Water Hash
Ice Water Hash
Description
Cold-water separated trichomes
Process
Ice water agitation
Usage Method
Dab/Rolled
Onset Time
Seconds to minutes
Duration
2-6 hours
Purity
30-50%
Advantages
Solventless, retains full terpene profile
Cured Aged Hash
Cured Aged Hash
Description
Traditional hand-pressed hash
Process
Hand-rubbed, aged
Usage Method
Dab/Rolled
Onset Time
Seconds to minutes
Duration
2-6 hours
Purity
30-50%
Advantages
Classic, rich cannabinoid profile
Dry Sift Hash
Dry Sift Hash
Description
Sifted cannabis trichomes
Process
Dry sifting
Usage Method
Dab/Rolled
Onset Time
Seconds to minutes
Duration
2-6 hours
Purity
40-70%
Advantages
Potent, solventless
Kief
Kief
Description
Loose trichomes from cannabis flower
Process
Dry tumbled in freezing conditions
Usage Method
Dab/Rolled
Onset Time
Seconds to minutes
Duration
2-6 hours
Purity
40-70%
Advantages
High potency, versatile
Live Resin
Live Resin
Description
High-terpene concentrate
Process
Butane or mixed hydrocarbon extraction
Usage Method
Dab/Vape/Ingested
Onset Time
Seconds to minutes
Duration
2-6 hours
Purity
70-90%
Advantages
Retains fresh terpene profile
FSO (Full Spectrum Oil)
FSO (Full Spectrum Oil)
Description
RSO-style extract
Process
Ethanol or solvent extraction
Usage Method
Ingested/Cooking
Onset Time
30-120 minutes
Duration
6-12 hours
Purity
50-70%
Advantages
Full plant benefits
Distillate
Distillate
Description
Purified cannabinoid extract
Process
CO₂ or butane extract
Usage Method
Dab/Vape/Ingested
Onset Time
Seconds to minutes
Duration
2-6 hours
Purity
60-95%
Advantages
Highly potent, flavor-neutral
Isolate (CBD/CBG)
Isolate (CBD/CBG)
Description
Pure cannabinoid powder
Process
Distillation & crystallization
Usage Method
Dab/Formulated
Onset Time
Seconds to minutes
Duration
2-6 hours
Purity
95%+
Advantages
THC-free, extremely pure
Diamonds (THCa)
Diamonds (THCa)
Description
Crystallized THC concentrate
Process
Live resin crystallization
Usage Method
Dab/Vape
Onset Time
Seconds to minutes
Duration
2-6 hours
Purity
70-99%
Advantages
Extremely potent, pure THCa
Dry Cured Resin
Dry Cured Resin
Description
Wax, crumble, budder, honeycomb
Process
Butane or mixed hydrocarbon
Usage Method
Dab/Vape
Onset Time
Seconds to minutes
Duration
2-6 hours
Purity
70-90%
Advantages
High purity, terpene-rich
