TORONTO: The Medical Cannabis by Shoppers team announced the launch of same-day delivery for medical cannabis patients in cities in and around the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).

Medical Cannabis by Shoppers is Shoppers Drug Mart’s online platform for the sale of medical cannabis. The service provides patients convenient access to a broad range of products through a single source, alongside expert advice and counsel from trusted healthcare professionals.

“Similar to traditional medications, disruption in a medical cannabis patient’s access to treatment can be damaging.  Medical cannabis requires the same level of timely adherence to scheduled dosing as any prescribed medication,” said Ken Weisbrod, VP, Pharmacy Business Development & Initiatives, Shoppers Drug Mart. “As part of our commitment to patients and customers to ensure the safe, timely and reliable access to their medical cannabis, we’ve implemented same-day delivery service for cities in and around the GTA.”

Medical Cannabis by Shoppers has partnered with Pineapple Express Delivery, a leading logistics technology company offering specialized delivery services for the legal cannabis industry.  Starting this week, customers in areas serviced by same-day delivery will automatically have the option to select the service on check-out.  Same-day delivery will be provided free of charge for medical cannabis orders over $100 placed until July 15, 2020.

First launched in Ontario in January 2019, Medical Cannabis by Shoppers Inc. is a subsidiary of Shoppers Drug Mart.   It provides patient access to numerous medical cannabis products from over 20 licensed cannabis brands. A medical document (similar to a prescription) can be obtained from a Medical Cannabis by Shoppers healthcare partner via video call, then medication can be ordered online or via phone, and is shipped directly and discreetly to their doorstep. The Shoppers Cannabis Care team – a dedicated call center staffed by cannabis-trained advisors and pharmacists – provides counselling and support for patients.

Shoppers Drug Mart is one of the most recognized and trusted names in Canadian retailing. The company is the licensor of full-service retail drug stores operating under the name Shoppers Drug Mart (Pharmaprix in Québec). With almost 1,300 Shoppers Drug Mart and Pharmaprix stores operating in prime locations in each province and two territories, the company is one of the most convenient retailers in Canada.

The Pineapple Express Delivery management team has over 10 years of experience offering same-day 60-minute delivery services in multiple industries across Canada with a record breaking 40,000 deliveries per month.