Weedmaps (Nasdaq: MAPS), a leading online cannabis marketplace
for consumers, today announced it has partnered with NuggMD, the
nation's leading online telemedicine platform for medical cannabis
patients and physicians, to launch a pilot program that streamlines
the medical cannabis education and application process for
patients.
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Weedmaps Partners with NuggMD to Launch
Medical Cannabis Card Initiative (Graphic: Business Wire)
This initiative enhances access to medical cannabis by
connecting potential patients on Weedmaps with the NuggMD
telehealth platform, creating a full circle e-commerce experience
when the patient returns to shop and learn more about medicinal
cannabis products on Weedmaps. The first phase of the program is
currently active in five of the 28 states that NuggMD serves:
Florida, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Louisiana.
“We're seeing more and more potential patients shopping through
Weedmaps and specifically seeking cannabis as an alternative
treatment option, and we want to help these consumers easily learn
about, access, and shop for medical products as safely and
conveniently as possible,” said Jackie Gonzalez-Becerra, Vice
President of Revenue at Weedmaps. “Through this partnership with
NuggMD, medical cannabis patients will have streamlined access to
educational resources, the full breadth of NuggMD’s telehealth
portal, and the full-circle familiarity of coming back to Weedmaps
to shop for their products — a truly holistic shopping and patient
care experience.”
According to an August 2023 survey of nearly 15,000 Weedmaps
users, 33% of respondents said they are more likely to use cannabis
to address the symptoms of a diagnosed medical condition, with
“reducing anxiety” and “relaxing” as the most common drivers of
cannabis usage. NuggMD has seen similar results from their own
recent cannabis consumer poll, noting that, “one in four survey
participants use marijuana for pain management.”
“It's important prospective patients have an accessible, easy to
use process when looking to obtain their medical cannabis
approval,” said Bonni Goldstein, MD, medical director of
Canna-Centers and medical advisor to Weedmaps. “There are thousands
of cannabis products on the market, and it can be overwhelming for
first-time patients. This partnership between NuggMD and Weedmaps
connects two trusted leaders in the cannabis space as they work to
help patients understand the importance of medical cannabis, and
how to achieve the desired effects available through the countless
strains and cannabinoids found in the plant.”
“Millions of Americans use cannabis to make their own lives
better,” said Charlie Russell, Chief Revenue Officer at NuggMD.
“Our mission is to help patients overcome barriers to access, and
our partnership with Weedmaps works in service of that mission. We
are confident that pro-cannabis regulation and policy will continue
to break down these barriers, and that the industry can work
together to correct the historic wrongs wrought by cannabis
prohibition.”
Launched in 2008, Weedmaps was founded by two California Prop
215 medical marijuana patients as an easily accessible online
directory of medical dispensaries to guide fellow medical cannabis
patients in their own research. As U.S. state medical programs
began expanding, and the onset of adult-use cannabis moved forward
both in the U.S. and Canada, Weedmaps expanded to support emerging
markets, eventually growing into the marketplace provided
today.
Weedmaps users in FL, OK, PA, WV, and LA can learn more about
the NuggMD pilot program by visiting Weedmaps.com, downloading the
Weedmaps app or visiting www.nuggmd.com/weedmaps.
About WM Technology
Founded in 2008, WM Technology operates Weedmaps, a leading
cannabis marketplace for consumers, as well as a broad set of
eCommerce and compliance software solutions for cannabis businesses
and brands in U.S. state-legal markets. WM Technology holds a
strong belief in the power of cannabis and the importance of
enabling safe, legal access to consumers worldwide.
Over the past 15 years, the Weedmaps marketplace has become a
premier destination for cannabis consumers to discover and browse
cannabis-related products, access daily dispensary deals, order
ahead for pick-up and delivery by participating retailers (where
applicable), and learn about the plant. The Company also offers
eCommerce-enablement tools designed to help cannabis retailers and
brands reach consumers, create business efficiency, and manage
industry-specific compliance needs.
The Company is committed to advocating for full U.S.
legalization, industry-wide social equity, and continued education
about the plant through key partnerships and cannabis subject
matter experts.
Headquartered in Irvine, California, WM Technology supports
remote and hybrid work for eligible employees. Visit us at
www.weedmaps.com.
About NuggMD
NuggMD is the nation’s leading medical marijuana technology
platform, serving patients in Arizona, California, Connecticut,
Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine,
Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana,
Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma,
Pennsylvania, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and West
Virginia. They’ve connected over 1,300,000 patients face-to-face
with their new medical marijuana doctors via their state-of-the-art
telemedicine platform. They believe every human being has the right
to explore the potential benefits of medical cannabis and are fully
committed to helping each patient explore every option in their
journey to wellness. For further information, visit
https://www.nuggmd.com.
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