Nurturing Health, Naturally: Your Access Matter

Step-By-Step Guide

Nurturing Health, Naturally: Your Access Matters

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The distribution of medicinal cannabis is controlled by the TGA's Special Access Scheme. This scheme empowers physicians to utilize their medical judgement to prescribe cannabis treatments individually tailored to each patient's needs. For medical professionals, the most frequently used and fastest method to prescribe medicinal cannabis to a patient is through Special Access Scheme (SAS) Category B. While prescriptions need the endorsement of the TGA and, when necessary, state health bodies, your doctor will facilitate these requirements throughout your consultation.

Step-By-Step Guide

In Australia individuals can be eligible for medical cannabis if they:

  • Suffer from a chronic medical conditions (3months+) and
  • Have Tried other prescription medication that have been unsuccessful or had unwanted side effects

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A doctor will need to establish if medical; cannabis is a suitable treatment option for you based on your circumstances and medical history
You can visit your own doctor or we can help you find an experienced prescriber of medical cannabis.

We can connect you with a doctor

Our customer care team can connect you with a doctor who is familiar with medical cannabis and fits your budget or location.

  • Any doctor may prescribe medical cannabis and there is no certification or special training required
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A Doctor needs TGA approval to prescribe medical cannabis.

Once Approval is received, your doctor can provide you with a copy of this letter and can write a prescription for medical cannabis

Ask your doctor for the recommend retail price (RRP) of the LGP medication as some pharmacies will charge extra. or Customer care team can also assist finding pharmacy that doesn't .

Take your script that you receive and approval letter to there pharmacy. to receive your medication please make sure you present or upload all paperwork provided by your doctor.

Consulting with Your Doctor

When considering medicinal cannabis, you have several paths to follow during your doctor’s consultation.

If your current doctor is familiar with and prescribes medicinal cannabis, you should discuss with them whether it's a viable treatment for you. It's advisable to consult your regular healthcare provider or specialist first.

Should your doctor be willing to prescribe cannabis but lacks experience, Delta 9 has a medical team ready to provide guidance and education. For more details, please refer to the relevant section on our website.

If your doctor does not prescribe medicinal cannabis, Delta 9 can assist in locating a prescribing doctor near you, or arrange a telehealth consultation if necessary.

Should your doctor determine medicinal cannabis as a potential treatment, they will introduce the available products that might suit your needs.

Considering The Right Product

Considering the Right Product

Choosing the right product and dosage is highly individualised, depending on the patient's specific needs. The market offers a range of products such as oils, dried flowers, capsules, tinctures, creams, and edibles.

Delta 9 focuses on oral and inhalable medications. It is crucial for you and your doctor to determine the most appropriate form of treatment for your condition.

The doctor is tasked with selecting the product, taking into account efficacy, cost, and your unique situation. While doctors may not be familiar with every product on the market, you can request that they consider certain preferences, like opting for Australian-made products.

Application Process with the TGA and State Health Authorities

With your consent, doctors can seek approval at the federal and state level via the SAS B pathway or by becoming an Authorised Prescriber.

To apply through the SAS B pathway, doctors must validate your medical condition and history, demonstrate that current treatments are ineffective or have negative side effects, and outline a proposed treatment and monitoring plan. Depending on your state, additional approval may be required.

TGA Approval Timeline

The TGA generally processes SAS B applications within 1-2 days, although it's wise to allow up to 5 days. The complexity of the application may affect this timeframe. Experienced prescribers typically have a high success rate with these applications, and you'll receive a copy of the approval when granted.

As mentioned, Authorised Prescribers can prescribe immediately to their patients without waiting for additional approval.

State and Territory Requirements:

Requirements vary across Australian states and territories regarding medical cannabis access. Your doctor will navigate you through these processes, which may involve extra waiting periods or documentation.

Accessing and Ordering Your Medication

Once your prescription is approved, your doctor will provide the prescription and the approval documentation. It's important to inquire about the retail price of the medication, as some pharmacies might add service fees.

For Delta 9 medications, you can order from a pharmacy. Remember:

Your prescription and approval documents must be presented at the pharmacy.
Pharmacies may not stock medicinal cannabis products; they’ll order them upon request and typically require prepayment.

If you opt for pharmacy collection and they're unfamiliar with Delta 9, they can contact us for wholesaler information. For in-hospital patients, hospital pharmacies can dispense based on a medication chart order.

You'll be notified once your prescribed medication is ready for pickup from the pharmacy.

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