As medical cannabis gains wider recognition, safe and effective methods for administering cannabis flowers are increasingly important. Traditional routes like smoking either lack precision or expose patients to harmful toxins. Medical cannabis vaporisers offer a safer, more effective alternative to smoking.
Cannabis administration
Different cannabis products require specific administration methods. Extracts and gel capsules, designed for oral use, contain active cannabinoids, whereas cannabis flowers require heat-induced decarboxylation to activate their cannabinoids.
Why vaporisation?
Inhalation offers the quickest onset of effects (2-3 minutes), compared to oral extract or capsules, for cannabinoid therapy, making it a popular method and useful for various indications. Unfortunately, smoking remains widespread, despite the exposure to harmful combustion byproducts such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH's), ammonia, and carbon monoxide, which can adversely affect the patients’ health. This method is unsuitable for medical use, particularly when vaporisers provide a validated, combustion-free alternative.
Vaporisation uses controlled heating to release cannabinoids and terpenes in an aerosol form without burning the cannabis material, reducing exposure to toxic byproducts. This method ensures patients experience faster relief while minimising health risks.
STORZ & BICKEL: leading the way
STORZ & BICKEL, a German-based company, offers the first and only Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods included (ARTG entry 319028) medical cannabis vaporisers that are compatible with any brand of herbal medical cannabis. Their VOLCANO MEDIC 2, MIGHTY MEDIC and MIGHTY+ MEDIC vaporisers are renowned for precise temperature control, ensuring optimal cannabinoid activation. Internationally recognised for reliability, quality and safety, they are the most validated vaporisers in scientific research.
Better outcomes for patients
STORZ & BICKEL Vaporisers provide bioavailability rates of up to 50 per cent, compared to less than 15 per cent for oral intake, allowing for better absorption of cannabinoids. For healthcare professionals, medical vaporisers should be central to discussions on cannabis therapy, promoting effective treatment while reducing harmful side effects from other methods.
Ensuring access to safe vaporisation methods should be a priority, ideally supported by reimbursement or insurance plans, protecting patients from unsafe intake practices.
How to purchase
STORZ & BICKEL’s VAPORMED vaporisers and accessories are available through pharmacies and clinics. Visit the VAPORMED website to find out how to stock the devices. For more information on medical device rebate pathways and eligibility, consult your healthcare professional.
The STORZ & BICKEL Vaporisation Systems are intended for vaporising then inhaling medical cannabinoids from ground medicinal cannabis flowers only. The VM2 may be used with suitable alcohol tinctures.
THIS PRODUCT MAY NOT BE RIGHT FOR ALL PATIENTS.
ALWAYS FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE. READ THE WARNINGS BEFORE PURCHASE.
Storz & Bickel, a Canopy Growth Corporation company.
1800 827 633 (1800 VAPMED)