Patients and Caregivers
To buy Etain products, you need to join New York's medical marijuana program. Luckily, it's pretty simple.
High-level, you will need three things:
A Patient Certification issued by a doctor
NYS Medical Marijuana Program Registry ID card
Your NYS Driver’s License or NYS ID card
I have these—how do I purchase Etain?
Prospective Patients
People diagnosed with one of the following conditions—and whom experience clinically associated symptoms—may qualify for treatment involving medical marijuana:
Conditions
Symptoms
If you are unsure whether you qualify, speak to your doctor or contact the New York State Department of Health.
How to get a Patient Certification
To become certified under the program, you first need a physician who is registered with the NYS Medical Marijuana Program. They are the only ones allowed to prescribe Etain products.
Once you have found a registered physician, they need to diagnose the condition (and associated symptoms) and submit it to the program.
How to find a Doctor?
There are a number of options you can use to find a doctor in New York State:
For in-person consultations, you can consult the Department of Health doctor list.
For virtual consultations, you can use one of the many virtual providers in New York State: Heally, Leafwell, PrestoDoctor, NuggMD, MarijuanaDoctors, CannaCareDocs, or Hamptons MediSpa.
We recommend researching at least 2 or 3 options to find the best fit before committing to one provider.
How to get a Registry ID card
To register with the NYS Medical Marijuana Program and obtain the associated Registry ID card, you must apply via the Department of Health.
Patients must be a resident of, or be receiving care and treatment in New York State
Patients must possess a certification issued by a registered doctor
Patients under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian over the age of 21, or a caregiver specified by a parent or legal guardian over the age of 21, to submit an application on their behalf.
Applications for an ID card will be reviewed by the Department of Health within thirty (30) days of receipt.
What do caregivers need?
Certified and registered patients may specify up to two caregivers to assist in accessing and administering medical marijuana treatments.
Designated caregivers must apply for a Registry ID card in order to assist patients with medical marijuana treatment.
Registered caregivers may not be actively caring for more than five Registered Patients at a time.
Keep your documentation active
Remember: both the Patient Certification and Registry ID card are valid for up to one year from the original date of your doctor’s certification (except in the case of terminal illness). Be sure to keep an eye on the expiration date of your certification!
Re-apply
Prior to the expiration date of your patient certification, ask your doctor for an updated certification. You will then need to sign in to your my.ny.gov account to link your new certification to your card. Your card will remain active until the new expiration date of your updated doctor’s certification. If you keep renewing your certification in time and updating your my.ny.gov account, your card will not expire.
Expired documentation
If your ID card has expired (you didn't renew your certification before it expired), contact your doctor for an updated certification and re-apply with the Department of Health for a new Registry ID card. You will receive a temporary ID card once your online application is complete and will receive a new physical ID card in the mail within 14 business days.
How do I purchase Etain?
Once you're registered, you can visit an Etain Dispensary to pickup medications and speak with our pharmacists.
Please bring all required documentation:
Your NYS Medical Marijuana Program Registry ID card
Your doctor’s recommendation for medical marijuana
Your NYS Driver’s License or NYS ID card
Walk-ins and appointments are welcome but it is strongly encouraged to schedule an appointment. Scheduled appointments have priority over walk-ins.
SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT
or call (914) 437-7898
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