"Hybrid Pharm's dedication to the plant, patient education, and unique model of distribution through brick-and-mortar pharmacy made it a must for our Company when considering making Glacial Gold available for medical use," said Nextleaf CEO Paul Pedersen.

"We are proud to have Glacial Gold products distributed by Hybrid Pharm in store and online, and excited to support increased access to medical cannabis through the growth of Hybrid's pharmacy distribution model across Canada."

Ottawa-based Hybrid Pharm deploys a unique model among pharmacies in Canada, by providing medical cannabis patients with a full in-store experience while still offering a Tele-Medicine platform. Certified medical staff ensure patients' cannabis treatments are optimized through close monitoring, drug interaction checks, and quality control processes.

Hybrid Pharm's pharmacists are equipped to help patients learn about cannabis and their needs, including dosage forms and side effects. Patients with Hybrid Pharm have access to informative workshops and seminars through their website.

"Patients deserve an outlet to discuss their medical cannabis needs and like all drugs, medical cannabis is best dispensed by qualified pharmacists. Recreational cannabis stores cannot offer this expertise," said Dr. Rahim Dhalla, Chief Executive Officer of Hybrid Pharm.

Medical cannabis has become an important component of Canadian healthcare, with $116 million of medical cannabis purchases reimbursed by the Federal Government through Veterans Affairs Canada in 2021[1].