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How to access medicinal cannabis in Australia
Medicinal cannabis is legal in Australia with a valid prescription.
In order to obtain medicinal cannabis, your initial step should be to consult with a doctor. They will assess your suitability and submit an application on your behalf for you to gain access to these treatments through the Therapeutic Goods Administration's Special Access Scheme B or the Authorised Prescriber Scheme.
Any doctor in NSW can prescribe a cannabis medicine to their patient if they believe it is an appropriate treatment option and they have obtained the relevant authorities.
Eligibility:
In order to qualify for a medicinal cannabis prescription in Australia, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) specifies that a patient must meet certain criteria.
Have a chronic medical condition (with symptoms lasting three months or more) that has been diagnosed by a medical professional.
and/or have sought out other forms of treatment that either failed to provide relief in treating the condition or resulted in adverse side effects.
Your doctor may take into account additional factors while evaluating whether medicinal cannabis is a suitable treatment for you, depending on your medical condition(s) and unique situation.
If you believe you qualify for access to medicinal cannabis, your initial step should be to consult with a licensed medical practitioner. If you're uncertain whether your current healthcare provider can assist you in obtaining medicinal cannabis, don't hesitate to contact the Greenleaf team, as they can assist in connecting you with an experienced cannabis prescriber.