Canada: First Government Grown Cannabis Provided to Patients

Source: Associated Press
27 August 2003

The first bags of officially produced medical marijuana are finally making their way into the hands of patients. The first patients received their supply which contains about 10% THC from their doctor. Each 30-gram pack costs $150 - about $100 cheaper than street prices -and additional sales tax. The program announced in July 2003 by Health Minister Anne McLellan provides marijuana grown by the government in a former copper mine in Manitoba.