While your first source for all alternative therapies information should be your Doctor and health care team, there’s a lot you can personally bring to your therapeuric journey through accurately tracking your experience. Even if you’ve been a Patient for some time now, we encourage you to see how you can stay informed and empowered […]
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In the plant medicine landscape, there’s no such thing as a “standard” protocol – every Patient is unique, and your plant medicine journey will be tailored specifically to your health requirements. In creating this healthcare plan, it is helpful for your prescriber to understand your plant medicine experience to date, even if this has been […]
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When you first start down the natural medicine Patient path, you’ll be issued what’s known as a ‘dispense interval’ by your authorised prescriber, and this will impact how frequently you can order your medication. Here at Farma, we recognise dispense intervals are a hot topic for Patients, and a subject where confusion can easily creep […]
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Plant medicine comes in many different forms, and some will require an accessory for use. Before you dive in, here are some points to keep in mind when choosing and using plant medicine accessories safely: Consultation with Your Doctor Before you incorporate any accessories into your plant medicine plan, consult your prescribing Doctor. They will […]
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Much of the magic of Farma comes down to our talented team working behind the scenes, starting with our Senior Pharmacist and Medicine & Dispensary Manager, Shivani Chand. Today, we’re taking 5 with Shivani to learn more about her career to date, and what excites her in the future of plant medicine. Q: When did […]
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Somewhere along your plant medicine journey, you’re likely to come across the word ‘terpenes’ – so, what are they? And where do they fit in the plant medicine world? Here at Farma, a cornerstone of our mission is ‘audience-relevant communication’, so let’s take a look at terpenes from a macro level, and we’ll deep dive […]
Across your plant medicine journey, there’s likely to be a time when you need to travel interstate within Australia – and you’ll need to bring your prescriptions along for the ride. With prescription plant medicine strictly regulated across the country, it’s essential to ensure you’re prepared before you travel, so here’s Farma’s comprehensive guide to […]
As our plant medicine industry expands here in Australia, so too do the options that Patients have in the types of medicine they can choose from, each with their own distinct characteristics and benefits. While we know flower is leading the charge in demand, we’re seeing more discussion and brand offerings of resin, rosin and […]
Within our plant medicine ecosystem, the first pillar of our #EqualAccess approach is fair pricing – a topic that is well-discussed within the plant medicine Patient communities (and online forums such as Reddit and Discord). Historically, plant medicine in Australia has been prohibitively expensive, not only for the initial consults and paperwork to get approved, […]
#1: Confirm Your Eligibility If you’re ready to get started on your natural medicine journey, the very first step you should take is to confirm if you are an eligible Patient. Here’s our simply Eligibility Test at our partnered clinic, Canwell. Remember: even if you’re deemed eligible via the above quiz, there are no guarantees […]
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