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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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 Australia, the demand for flower continues to rise, so today, we’re drilling down on compounded flower specifically – what it is, how it’s made, and what it means for you as a Patient. Whether you’re a new plant medicine Patient or further along on your plant medicine journey, you’ll likely have come across the […]
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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With the plant medicine landscape of Australia shifting almost daily, you might have spotted some changes to how frequently you can order your current prescriptions. We’re talking about dispense intervals, which is a term that refers to the interval between a supply and the subsequent supply e.g. a first dispense of a script and your next refill […]
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