The new program is up and running with only the most expensive varieties available. Many of the 17 conditions are debilitating, and prices are so high patients, which the program was created for, cannot afford the medication promised to them. Many of the patients are low income or on a fixed income. With prices averaging a cost of $1000.00 a month, this is not affordable for most of the patients. The only way to rectify this to make it truly affordable is to legalize the least processed form and/or allow patients to home grow their medication.
Why is this important?
We were promised an affordable program for Medical Marijuana in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, our state failed us. Many of the patients are low or on a fixed income. With prices averaging a cost of $1000.00 a month, this is not affordable for most of the patients.
