LEAMINGTON, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – Nov. 24, 2016) – Aphria Inc. (“Aphria” or the “Company”) (TSX VENTURE:APH)(OTCQB:APHQF) agrees with the recent changes made by the Canadian federal government to its Veteran Affairs policy on medical cannabis. The change limits the daily amount prescribed to veterans to three grams unless they receive a special exemption.
“We always fulfill patients’ orders based on the recommended dosage from their doctor, so we’re pleased that the new regulations include provisions for veterans individual requirements and that coverage will be tailored accordingly,” said Vic Neufeld, Chief Executive Officer. “We’re committed to working with Health Canada and all regulators to ensure that all medical cannabis patients, regardless of medical coverage, continue to receive the best possible treatment options.”
“We always have, and always will, work collaboratively with veterans to support them in getting the medicine they require and the patient care they need. We even have dedicated personnel in place to specifically work with this group,” continued Neufeld. “Another example of the special care we give veterans is our CannWay brand, which was designed by veterans for their peers and made up of an assortment of strains that they hand selected as their preferred strains to manage the various ailments they deal with daily, including PTSD and chronic pain.”
Aphria works in full transparency with Health Canada within strict regulatory guidelines and to the highest ethical standards when delivering health care options and does not engage in the practice of dual pricing between veteran and non-veteran platforms. The company also prides itself on its superior patient care and in fact, the Aphria’s superior patient care team continues to receive impressive accolades from independent industry associations and sites, including winning the 2016 Canadian Cannabis Award for Best Customer Service. ‘We are so proud of our team and the meaningful impact they have on our patients lives every day’ concluded Neufeld.
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About Aphria
Aphria Inc., one of Canada’s lowest cost producers, produces, supplies and sells medical cannabis. Located in Leamington, Ontario, the greenhouse capital of Canada. Aphria is truly powered by sunlight, allowing for the most natural growing conditions available. We are committed to providing pharma-grade medical cannabis, superior patient care while balancing patient economics and returns to shareholders. We are the first public licenced producer to report positive cash flow from operations and the first to report positive earnings in consecutive quarters.
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Vic Neufeld
Chief Executive Officer
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