Caregiver Applications Just Got Easier

Good news: New Hampshire is making it easier to register as a designated caregiver! Beginning July 24, the state will no longer require a state and federal background check for caregiver applicants. See below for an official announcement from the Department of Health and Human Services’ website:

screenshot of official announcement that criminal background checks and fingerprinting are no longer required for designated caregivers, effective July 24.

The state does not charge application or renewal fees for caregivers. If you or somebody you know would like to register as a designated caregiver, the updated application forms are available here.

Over the years, we’ve met countless patients who could benefit from the assistance of a caregiver. Unfortunately, the criminal background check requirement presented an expensive and unnecessary obstacle. We are confident that this change will improve accessibility for many patients!

Strain Names: No More XYZ!

Are you tired of being confused by the strain abbreviations on our website and product labels? So are we!

Fortunately, the New Hampshire Legislature passed a bill this year that allows us to include strain names on our website and requires us to use them on our labels. HB 240, which was signed by Gov. Chris Sununu in June, went into effect today.

As a result of this bill’s passage, Prime ATC has implemented these welcome changes:

  • The menus on our website have all been updated to include strain names. No more struggling to remember which letters go with which strain when placing an online order!
  • Beginning today, all products that we package will include the strain name on the label. (Note: we are not re-labeling our current inventory, so you will continue to see abbreviations on products labeled prior to August 3.)

This improvement to the Therapeutic Cannabis Program will reduce confusion for patients, caregivers, and dispensary staff. But don’t take our word for it – check out the menu and see for yourself!

We look forward to our next opportunity to serve you in Chichester or Merrimack.

Prime’s 5-Year Cannaversary Will Take Place Aug. 28!

Mark your calendars for Prime ATC’s 5-Year Cannaversary! Please note that our Merrimack location will be CLOSED on Saturday, August 28, so our staff and patients will be able to attend the Cannaversary celebration in Chichester.

We look forward to sharing more details in the coming weeks!