Expansion of Compassionate Access Programme

15
th
April 2024


FOR PUBLIC RELEASE


Expansion of Compassionate Access Programme

Rua Bioscience CEO Paul Naske today announced the expansion of the Rua
Compassionate Access Programme.
The programme has been in place for 2 years, offering fully subsidised medicinal cannabis
products to Tairawhiti patients unable to afford.
“This year Rua has increased its support from 30 to 37 patients a month, thanks to co-
funding from Trust Tairāwhiti and other organisations,” said Mr Naske.
“Rua is deeply committed to making a positive impact on the community. Our kaupapa, since
the day we were founded here in Ruatorea, has been to help improve the health and well-
being of the people of Te Tairawhiti through innovative healthcare solutions.
“The Compassionate Access Programme is a key part of this mission, ensuring that those in
need have access to vital medications.”
Mr Naske also announced that Rua is developing the programme’s scope, scale and reach
to include local palliative care patients.
“Rua is working on further additions to the programme to cater specifically to palliative care
patients in Ruatorea and the surrounding areas on the East Coast.
“This new initiative aims to provide fully subsidised, specialised support and care to people
in their final stages of life.”
To find more information about the programme, go to:
https://www.ruabio.com/compassionate-access-programme

ENDS

The person who authorised this announcement:

Paul Naske
Chief Executive Officer
paul.naske@ruabio.com
+64 21 445154

For media inquiries, please contact:

Darylene Rogers
Chief Impact Officer
darylene.rogers@ruabio.com
+64 21 821353