Herbal Dispatch Accelerates Veteran Program Growth and Expands Access with New Clinic Partnership
The clinic agreement includes direct billing through VAC and Medavie Blue Cross to reduce or remove out-of-pocket costs and reimbursement delays.
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Herbal Dispatch (LUFFF) reported growth in its Hero Dispatch medical cannabis program for Canadian Veterans and a new clinic partnership. Active medical registrations exceeded 1,100 as of November 1, 2026, versus 103 on January 1, an increase of approximately 968%. The current annualized reimbursement run-rate is approximately $6.0 million, compared with $675,000 for full-year 2025, an increase of approximately 789%. Customer retention is 89%, with approximately $6,000 in average annual insured reimbursement per registered Veteran.
The company targets approximately 3,000 registered Veterans by year-end 2027, which, if achieved, could support approximately $18 million in annualized gross sales. Its new clinic partner has more than 20 physicians and specialists and will support medical authorizations, benefits onboarding and direct billing. Herbal Dispatch also added a second fully bilingual sales agent.
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Positive
- Moderate pointActive Veteran registrations rose approximately 968% to over 1,100 on November 1, 2026, from 103 on January 1.
- Moderate pointAnnualized reimbursement run-rate reached approximately $6.0 million, versus $675,000 for full-year 2025, an approximately 789% increase.
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Herbal Dispatch targets approximately 3,000 registered Veterans by end-2027, potentially supporting approximately $18 million in annualized gross sales.
- Minor pointCustomer retention stands at 89% in the Hero Dispatch program.
- Minor pointAverage annual insured reimbursement is approximately $6,000 per registered Veteran.
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- None.
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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - November 3, 2026) - Herbal Dispatch Inc. (CSE: HERB) (OTCQB: LUFFF) (FSE: HA9) ("Herbal Dispatch" or the "Company"), a cannabis commerce and international distribution platform, today issued a progress report on Hero Dispatch (herodispatch.com), the Company's medical cannabis program for Canadian Veterans, and highlighted the continued expansion of its strategic partner network supporting Veteran patient access.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Hero Dispatch serves Canadian Veterans eligible for medical cannabis reimbursement through Veterans Affairs Canada ("VAC"). Key highlights include:
- Veteran growth: Over 1,100 active medical registrations ("Registered Veterans") as of November 1, 2026, up from 103 as of January 1, 2026 (an increase of approximately
968% ). - Reimbursement run-rate: Current run-rate approximately
$6.0 million annualized, compared to$675,000 for full-year 2025 (an increase of approximately789% ). - Patient economics & engagement: An
89% customer retention rate and approximately$6,000 in average annual insured reimbursement per Registered Veteran. - Patient outreach: Serving Canada's Veteran population, estimated by VAC at over 600,000 individuals in 20211. To support its outreach efforts, the Company recently added a second fully bilingual sales agent to its team. The new agent will help expand sales outreach and client care services.
- Growth outlook: The Company is working toward a goal of reaching approximately 3,000 Registered Veterans by the end of 2027, which, if achieved, could support an annualized gross sales run rate of approximately
$18 million .
Government-supported insurance programs have historically funded a substantial portion of medical cannabis access for Veterans. Total reimbursements under VAC programs—administered through Medavie Blue Cross—reached
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NEW CLINIC NETWORK AGREEMENT
Herbal Dispatch continues to expand its Canadian healthcare network. The Company recently partnered with a multi-location medical practice with more than 20 physicians and specialists (the "Clinic"). The partnership gives Herbal Dispatch clients a single, coordinated path to medical cannabis care.
Under the agreement, the Clinic will support the Company's Veteran clients through each stage of the process:
- Medical authorizations: consultations with qualified physicians and specialists to assess eligibility for medical cannabis.
- Benefits onboarding: help with paperwork and approvals so Veterans can access the coverage they are entitled to.
- Direct billing: streamlined billing through VAC and Medavie Blue Cross, which reduces or removes out-of-pocket costs and reimbursement delays.
The partnership extends Herbal Dispatch's patient reach and strengthens its domestic medical channel.
MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY
"Veterans represent the fastest-growing segment of our business, and we are building our Hero Dispatch platform to serve them effectively over the long term," said Philip Campbell, CEO of Herbal Dispatch. "This new clinic agreement expands access points for Veterans to discover and join our program, while we continue investing in the team and systems required to meet strong patient demand."
ABOUT HERBAL DISPATCH INC.
Herbal Dispatch Inc. (CSE: HERB) (OTCQB: LUFFF) (FSE: HA9) is a Canadian cannabis commerce and international distribution company supported by proprietary brands, strategic partnerships, and digital infrastructure. It operates through three channels: provincial wholesale and retail distribution, direct-to-consumer and medical platforms (including the Hero Dispatch program for Canadian Veterans), and global medical cannabis exports.
For further information:
Philip Campbell, CEO and Director
Email: IR@herbaldispatch.com
Telephone: 1-833-432-2420
www.herbaldispatch.com
Sources:
1 https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2021/ref/98-20-0002/982000022021001-eng.cfm
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FAQ
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How much has Herbal Dispatch's Hero Dispatch Veteran program grown?
Hero Dispatch had over 1,100 active medical registrations as of November 1, 2026, up from 103 on January 1, 2026, an increase of approximately 968%. Its current annualized reimbursement run-rate is approximately $6.0 million, compared with $675,000 for full-year 2025.
What is Herbal Dispatch's Hero Dispatch growth target for 2027?
Herbal Dispatch is working toward approximately 3,000 registered Veterans by the end of 2027. The company says achieving that goal could support an annualized gross sales run-rate of approximately $18 million.
How will Herbal Dispatch's new clinic partnership help Veterans access medical cannabis?
The clinic will provide eligibility consultations, help with coverage paperwork and approvals, and direct billing through Veterans Affairs Canada and Medavie Blue Cross. Direct billing reduces or removes out-of-pocket costs and reimbursement delays for Veteran clients.