Branford medical marijuana dispensary begins sales Tuesday
By Ed Stannard, New Haven Register, Conn. | |
McClatchy-Tribune Information Services |
Theraplant, a marijuana-growing facility in
"It's coming in today at some point," Tamborrino said Monday of the "raw flour or loose flour" he'll begin selling Tuesday. A pharmacist, Tamborrino said he's seen "a lot of cancer patients, a lot of spinal cord injuries," and patients coming in in wheelchairs and on walkers who "want to try this alternative therapy."
The
Tamborrino said getting ready to open the dispensary at
At first, he will have only the smokable form, which is made by pulverizing the plant into a powder. He said he recommends using a vaporizer as the safest way to consume the marijuana. He said a 30-day supply of the homogenized flour, one-eighth ounce, will cost
"We've been focused on developing and delivering the highest quality pharmaceutical-grade product possible, and have been strict about adhering to every standard that's been put in place by regulators to ensure safety and effectiveness."
There are three other growing facilities approved in
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