What Apollo Cannabis Clinics does

Apollo Cannabis Clinics (legal entity: Apollo Applied Research Inc.) is a Toronto-headquartered, Canada-wide medical cannabis clinic that has served more than 120,000 patients through free virtual consultations since 2014. Operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of publicly traded Canopy Growth Corporation (NASDAQ/TSX: CGC), Apollo connects patients with licensed Canadian physicians and nurse practitioners via its APOLLO@HOME telemedicine platform for prescriptions targeting chronic pain, anxiety, PTSD, sleep disorders, arthritis, and cancer-related symptoms. The platform supports online booking, intake forms, secure video consultation, and patient onboarding across all Canadian provinces and territories, with no physical clinic visits required. Apollo layers an evidence-based clinical approach anchored by REB-approved research conducted since 2013, including published studies (751-patient chronic pain cohort showing 43% reduction in pain interference and 37% reduction in pain severity; veteran PTSD outcomes showing 75% symptom reduction).

Apollo's core revenue mechanics are a transaction-fee model: consultations are free to patients, while revenue is generated through its affiliation with a network of 300+ Health Canada-approved licensed producers (LPs) that fulfill and ship medical cannabis prescriptions. The clinic augments this with three specialized service lines - a dedicated veteran care team that manages Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) direct billing and paperwork for Canadian Armed Forces veterans (up to 100% reimbursement including vaporizers), an insurance-coordination program for motor vehicle accident (MVA) patients providing clinical notes and physician reports to support tort claims, and a long-term care program for residents of retirement and long-term care homes. Retail revenue comes from Health Canada-approved medical vaporizers (PAX Plus, Mighty Medic, Volcano Medic 2).

Go-to-market is multi-channel and consumer-direct: SEO/organic search, educational blog and condition-specific content, organic social (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X), a Refer-a-Friend program, healthcare practitioner referrals via fax-based forms, email/newsletter, and earned media anchored by the 2025 Toronto Star Readers' Choice Diamond Winner award. Patient acquisition is segmented by use case (general chronic conditions, veteran, MVA, LTC, mental health/anxiety) with no enterprise B2B contracts disclosed.

Name

Apollo Cannabis Clinics

Legal name

Apollo Applied Research Inc.

Website

https://apollocannabis.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Apollo Cannabis Clinics is a Toronto-based Canadian medical cannabis clinic providing free virtual consultations and prescriptions for chronic pain, anxiety, PTSD, and other qualifying conditions. A wholly-owned subsidiary of Canopy Growth Corporation, it has served over 120,000 patients nationwide since 2014.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Cannabis Telehealth Clinics

NAICS

Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists (621112)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Cannabis Dispensary + Pharmacy/Clinical Model (Patient Services) (CRANAFAI)

Keywords

• Medical cannabis clinic
• Telehealth consultations
• Cannabis prescriptions
• Chronic pain management
• Veteran healthcare services

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Medical cannabis product sales (through affiliated licensed producers): Apollo facilitates prescriptions for medical cannabis products through Health Canada-approved licensed producers. While consultations are free to patients, Apollo generates revenue through its affiliation with licensed producers who fulfill prescriptions and ship products directly to patients. The clinic acts as a patient acquisition and consultation service that directs patients to licensed producers.
2. Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) coverage coordination: Apollo manages VAC paperwork and direct billing for veteran patients, facilitating full coverage reimbursement for medical cannabis prescriptions and vaporizers for eligible Canadian Armed Forces veterans.
3. Motor vehicle accident insurance coordination: Apollo provides clinical notes, records, physician reports, and future care cost reports to support MVA patients seeking insurance coverage for medical cannabis treatment, with dedicated support staff.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Apollo Cannabis Clinics provides free virtual medical cannabis consultations with licensed Canadian physicians and nurse practitioners, prescribing cannabis through Health Canada-approved licensed producers for patients with chronic pain, anxiety, PTSD, sleep disorders, cancer, arthritis, and other qualifying conditions. The clinic also sells Health Canada-approved medical vaporizers and operates specialized programs for veterans, long-term care residents, and motor vehicle accident patients with insurance coordination.

Product overview

Apollo Cannabis Clinics operates as a comprehensive medical cannabis healthcare platform consisting of a core virtual clinic service (APOLLO@HOME) that provides free consultations with licensed Canadian healthcare practitioners who prescribe medical cannabis for conditions including chronic pain, anxiety, PTSD, sleep disorders, cancer symptoms, and arthritis. The company sells Health Canada-approved medical vaporizers (PAX Plus, Mighty Medic, Volcano Medic 2) and offers specialized programs for veterans (with VAC coverage), long-term care residents, and motor vehicle accident insurance patients. The platform delivers medication directly to patients through licensed producers and provides ongoing support via patient care specialists.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• APOLLO@HOME Virtual Clinic Telehealth service enabling Canadian patients to consult with licensed healthcare professionals from home via secure video appointments, receive medical cannabis prescriptions and renewals without visiting a physical clinic.
• Veteran Services Program Specialized program for Canadian Armed Forces veterans offering free virtual consultations, assistance with Veterans Affairs Canada coverage, direct billing for prescriptions and vaporizers, and a partnered psychotherapy program for PTSD, chronic pain, anxiety, and other service-related conditions.
• Motor Vehicle Accident Insurance Services Program for individuals injured in motor vehicle accidents providing medical cannabis treatment plus clinical documentation (clinical notes, records, physician reports, future care cost estimates) to support auto-insurance and tort claims.
• Long Term Care Program Specialized program for residents of retirement and long-term care homes offering flexible virtual appointments, dedicated care teams, free services, and individualized medical cannabis treatment plans coordinated with caregivers and facility staff.
• Medical Cannabis Treatment for Chronic Pain Treatment program for chronic pain patients using personalized medical cannabis prescriptions based on published clinical research showing significant reductions in pain interference and severity.
• Medical Cannabis Treatment for PTSD Specialized PTSD treatment program offering medical cannabis prescriptions for nightmare reduction, anxiety management, sleep improvement, and hyperarousal symptoms, with veteran-specific coverage support through VAC.
• Medical Cannabis Treatment for Anxiety Treatment program for anxiety disorders offering medical cannabis prescriptions including CBD-dominant products, oils, capsules, and dried flower for vaporization.
• Medical Cannabis Treatment for Arthritis Treatment program for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis using medical cannabis for pain management, inflammation reduction, and improved mobility, offering topicals, oils, and other consumption methods.
• Medical Cannabis Treatment for Cancer Symptom management program for cancer patients addressing pain, nausea, appetite loss, and treatment side effects, with guidance on CBD-dominant formulations, THC products, and various consumption methods.
• Medical Cannabis Treatment for Sleep Disorders Treatment program for insomnia and other sleep disorders using medical cannabis with guidance on indica-dominant strains for nighttime use, various consumption methods, and dosing strategies for improved sleep quality.
• PAX Plus Vaporizer Premium dual-use vaporizer designed for smooth sessions with both dry herbs and concentrates, featuring long battery life and fast heat-up times for medical cannabis patients.
• Mighty Medic Vaporizer Health Canada approved medical device vaporizer for medical cannabis, combining convection and conduction airflow for quality device performance and flavor.
• Volcano Medic 2 Vaporizer Health Canada approved tabletop medical device that uses a hot air generator to fill a balloon bag with vapor for inhalation through the Tube Kit or Valve Balloon; claimable as a medical expense on Canadian taxes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 43% reduction in pain interference with daily activities
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerApollo has a dedicated veteran care team that manages the entire VAC coverage process for Canadian Armed Forces veterans. This includes handling all paperwork submission, facilitating direct billing to VAC for medical cannabis prescriptions and vaporizers, and providing white-glove service to veteran patients. Veterans with awarded conditions can receive up to 100% coverage for medical cannabis and vaporizers through this partnership.
• Health Canada-Approved Licensed Producers (300+)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApollo prescribes medical cannabis through a network of over 300 Health Canada-approved licensed producers. Patients are registered with their chosen licensed producer who fulfills the prescription and ships products directly to the patient. Apollo provides guidance on licensed producer selection and manages the registration process.
• Motor Vehicle Accident Insurance ProvidersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApollo assists MVA patients with insurance claims by providing clinical notes, records, treating physician reports, and future care cost reports to support tort claims. The clinic works with auto-insurance providers to facilitate coverage for medical cannabis treatment.
• Psychologists (Veteran Psychotherapy Program)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerApollo has partnered with select psychologists across Canada to offer a Veteran Psychotherapy Program. This program provides fully covered psychotherapy sessions for veterans suffering from PTSD, anxiety, pain, and other conditions through Veterans Affairs Canada. Services available via secure video-conference and in-person where available.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Toronto Cannabis Clinic: One of the early Canadian medical cannabis clinics operating in Ontario with physician consultations and prescription services, a direct Toronto-headquartered competitor to Apollo in the same patient segments.
• CannaWay Clinic: Canadian medical cannabis clinic offering virtual consultations and prescriptions nationwide, operating a near-identical business model to Apollo including free appointments and licensed producer referral revenue.
• Bodystream Medical Cannabis Clinics: Canadian medical cannabis clinic network providing free virtual consultations and prescriptions for conditions including chronic pain, anxiety, and PTSD, with a comparable LP referral revenue model and veteran/MVA programs.
• Greenleaf Medical Clinic: Canadian medical cannabis clinic offering virtual physician consultations and personalized treatment plans, directly comparable to Apollo in service model and target patient conditions.

Broad incumbents

• Shoppers Drug Mart Medical Cannabis: Loblaw/Shoppers Drug Mart operates an in-store and online medical cannabis platform offering pharmacist consultations and prescription services across Canada, competing directly with Apollo for medical cannabis patients through a far larger retail footprint.
• Aurora Cannabis: Large Canadian licensed producer with a medical cannabis division that includes patient-facing services, overlapping with Apollo's prescription and LP fulfillment pathway.
• Tilray Medical (formerly Aleafia Health): Tilray operates a vertically integrated medical cannabis business including patient-clinic services, cultivation, and product brands, competing with Apollo on the clinic and patient-acquisition layer.
• Spectrum Therapeutics (Canopy Growth): Canopy Growth's medical cannabis brand and patient services arm; as Apollo's parent and affiliated LP, it overlaps with Apollo's prescription fulfillment pathway and patient-acquisition channel.

Emerging players

• HelloMD: US-based telehealth platform historically focused on medical cannabis consultations and physician matching; offers a comparable virtual cannabis clinic model despite operating in a different regulatory jurisdiction.

Regional players

• Cannabis Doctors of Manitoba (CDMC): Regional Canadian medical cannabis clinic network providing physician consultations and prescriptions, serving a similar patient base as Apollo but with primary geographic focus on the Prairies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/apollocannabis
• Facebookfacebook.com/ApolloCannaClinic
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/apollo-applied-research
• Instagraminstagram.com/apollocannabisclinic

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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