Medicinal cannabis: INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS
Medicinal cannabis can only be prescribed by a registered medical practitioner.
Before prescribing medicinal cannabis, the doctor will assess each patient to decide if the treatment is appropriate for their condition and individual circumstances. The doctor will take a medical history and a family health history. The doctor will also consider the patient’s current medications and any problems with drug dependence and substance abuse.
Watch the video below to find out more about accessing medicinal cannabis.
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has created a simple infographic to explain how to access medicinal cannabis. Click the button below to view it.
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It is also important to note the differences in medicinal cannabis legislation across Australia. For more information on the rules and regulations, click on your state or territory.
