Currently, Canadian patients can only receive medical marijuana through the mail from licensed producers. Shoppers Drug Mart said that dispensing it at pharmacies "would increase access, safety, quality and security for the thousands of Canadians who use the drug as part of their medication therapy."
Medical cannabis is used by tens of thousands of Canadians for therapeutic purposes.
A spokesperson for competitor Rexall told CNNMoney it is monitoring the situation, but not applying for a distribution license at this point.
Marijuana use has been gaining public support over the past few years and recreational pot usage has been legalized in a handful of U.S. states.
A number of U.S. states are voting on new marijuana propositions in November, most prominently California and Florida. They are voting to legalize weed either for recreational or medical purposes.
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