FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

A physician must certify that a patient has an approved debilitating medical condition to participate in the Medicinal Marijuana Program. Approved debilitating medical conditions include:

• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
• Anxiety
• Cancer
• Chronic Pain
• Dysmenorrhea
• Glaucoma
• Inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn’s disease
• Intractable skeletal spasticity
• Migraine
• Multiple sclerosis
• Muscular dystrophy
• Opioid Use Disorder
• Positive status for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Seizure disorder, including epilepsy
• Terminal illness with prognosis of less than 12 months to live
• Tourette Syndrome

As of January 2019, opioid use disorder qualifies as a standalone debilitating medical condition for the MMP so long as the patient is also undergoing medication-assisted therapy (MAT).  Therefore, opioid use disorder patients are eligible for medicinal marijuana if they suffer from chronic, painful withdrawal symptoms or as an adjunct treatment to their current MAT regimen. 

Yes. If you experience any trouble using a mobile device with registration, please contact the customer service unit.

Yes. The fee for patients and caregivers is $100 each. Patients and caregivers who are senior citizens, military veterans, or who qualify for the below listed state and federal assistance programs will be eligible to pay a fee of $20 each. The registration period is valid for 2 years.

• NJ Medicaid Program
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits
• NJ Temporary Disability Insurance benefits (TDI)
• Supplemental Security Income Benefits (SSI)
• Social Security Disability Benefits (SSD)

Review examples of sample documents.

Designation as a legal guardian for a qualified minor patient exempts you from the application fee. The required fee for a minor patient is $100; however, if the guardian qualifies for a reduced registration fee, the minor patient would also qualify for the reduced fee. Minor patients may have up to two caregivers.

If your current health care practitioner is not registered with the MMP, speak with them about registering with the Medicinal Marijuana Program. Health care practitioners must be registered with the program in order to authorize your eligibility. A list of health care practitioners is available on our website, nj.gov/health/medicalmarijuana. Under the ‘Patient’ tab, select the option that says ‘Find a Doctor’. This will assist the patient in locating a health care practitioner in their area.

Medical marijuana will be packaged in 1/4 or 1/8 ounce denominations. The patient’s health care practitioner will determine the proper dosage; however, the maximum amount currently allowed by law is 3 ounces in a 30 day period unless the patient is terminal in which case the amount is unlimited.

Everyday discounts and Daily Promotions are applicable to our Patients only. Sign up for our newsletter or download our Apothecarium App to stay up to date.

We will have dedicated Patient and Caregiver only parking spots. Check out your preferred Apothecarium store page for more parking details

This is not effective as of yet. We are waiting for the new commission.

Yes. A qualified patient can designate a primary caregiver who must register with the NJ Medicinal Marijuana Program. Your caregiver can assist you with the procedures necessary to obtain your medicinal marijuana from a selected Alternative Treatment Center.  If someone is only driving you to the Alternative Treatment Center and does not need to assist you inside, it is not necessary to sign up a caregiver.

Currently, edibles are available for all qualifying patients under A20, Jake Honig Compassionate Use Medical Cannabis Act.

No.

Coming soon! We are working on offering home delivery to medical patients only.

We will gladly exchange it.

 Returns and exchanges for defective products must occur within 7 days of purchase and must include original packaging to the original dispensing facility.  All returns and exchanges are subject to management discretion. *All sales of non-medicated products are final*

No, medicinal marijuana is not a covered service under Medicaid or any other health plans in the State of New Jersey.

The Department notes that smoking medicinal marijuana falls within the definition of “smoking” as set forth in the Smoke Free Air Act at N.J.S.A. 26:3D-57, and is therefore subject to the provisions of the Smoke Free Air Act.

Patients may not,

• Operate, navigate, or be in control of any vehicle, aircraft, railroad train, or stationary heavy equipment vessel while under the influence of marijuana.

Patients may not smoke medicinal marijuana,

• On a school bus or public form of transportation.
• In a private vehicle unless the vehicle is not in operation.
• On any school grounds, in any correctional facility, at any public park or beach, at any recreation center.
• Any area pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:33-13.

Being a registered patient in the Medicinal Marijuana Program does not mean that you do not have to comply with your employer’s drug testing policies. You should be familiar with your employer’s policies on drug testing and know how it applies to you. Questions about employer policies should be directed to your human resources department.

20% Birthday
20% Veterans
15% First Responders (Active or retired employee of an emergency service – Must have ID) 
15% First-Time Patients
10% Medical Professionals (Must have ID)
10% MMJ Industry  (Must have ID)
10% Seniors (65+)

*Promos and discounts will be applied at checkout.

The Apothecarium is medical sales only. No recreational sales. Please note that neither the Medicinal Marijuana Program nor the Department of Health can address questions about pending or future legislation regarding recreational use of marijuana, as this is not within the Department’s purview.

Yes! We’ve made online ordering easy! To place an order online, visit our website at apothecariumnj.com or download The Apothecarium Apple App!

1. Set up an account, add items to your basket and select your method of pick up. 
2. You will receive a confirmation email that your order has been received and is being processed. 
3. We will send another email when your order is ready for pick up. Please  
4. Once you arrive, call (xxx) xxx – xxxx, and a Wellness Associate will be right out to help serve you! 

Yes, The Apothecarium has set up a telephone hotline to help answer Patient and Caregivers with any questions regarding our patient access plan. To speak with a Wellness Associate, please call (717) 610-4165