Medicinal cannabis has been legally available in Australia since 2016, after the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) reclassified certain cannabis products. THC-containing products moved from Schedule 9 (prohibited) to Schedule 8 (controlled medicine), meaning they can be prescribed under strict medical guidelines. CBD products with less than 2% of other cannabinoids remain in Schedule 4 (prescription-onlyContinue reading “Is cannabis legal in Australia?”
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Am I eligible for medical cannabis?
Medicinal cannabis is carefully regulated, and access is considered on an individual basis. You may be considered for treatment if: • You have a diagnosed health condition that has lasted for some time • Other standard treatments haven’t worked well or caused unwanted side effects • Your healthcare provider feels medicinal cannabis could be anContinue reading “Am I eligible for medical cannabis?”
Why do I need a health summary or referral?
Sharing a recent health summary or referral helps our team understand your medical history, current conditions and treatments you’ve already tried. This information is important because doctors must follow specific requirements set by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) when applying for access to medicinal cannabis. What this means for you… When your doctor applies toContinue reading “Why do I need a health summary or referral?”
What are the differences between medicinal and recreational cannabis?
Medicinal cannabis is only available with a prescription in Australia and must follow strict rules set by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). This means products go through a regulated process from growing to dispensing, so you know they meet Australian standards. Recreational cannabis, on the other hand, is still illegal in most of Australia (exceptContinue reading “What are the differences between medicinal and recreational cannabis?”