Accessing Medical Cannabis

At Premium Cannabis, we are dedicated to supporting patients seeking safe, regulated access to medicinal cannabis products. All of our products are available only through a prescription issued by a registered healthcare professional. We are fully committed to complying with Australian regulations, ensuring that all medicinal cannabis products are prescribed and dispensed in accordance with the guidelines set by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) and other relevant authorities.

This page provides a clear, step-by-step guide to obtaining a prescription for medicinal cannabis through registered healthcare professionals, as well as information about the pathways available for access.

Step-by-Step Guide to Obtaining a Prescription

1. Consultation with a Healthcare Professional
   
   The first step in accessing medicinal cannabis is to schedule a consultation with a registered healthcare professional. This could be your regular doctor or a specialist who is experienced in the use of medicinal cannabis. During the consultation, your healthcare provider will assess your medical condition and determine whether medicinal cannabis is a suitable treatment option based on your individual health needs.
   
   It is important to be honest and transparent about your symptoms and medical history to ensure the healthcare provider can make an informed decision regarding your treatment.
   
   

2. Prescription Issuance
   
   If your healthcare professional determines that medicinal cannabis is an appropriate treatment for your condition, they will issue a prescription for one of the medicinal cannabis products available at Premium Cannabis. This may include oils, flower, capsules, or other forms of cannabis-based treatments.
   
   

3. Submission of the Prescription
   
   The prescription will then be submitted to a licensed pharmacy or dispensing facility that is approved to handle medicinal cannabis. The dispensing pharmacy will prepare and provide your prescribed product, following all legal and regulatory requirements.
   
   

4. Delivery
   
   Once your prescription is processed, the medicinal cannabis product will be delivered to your address as per the arrangements made with your healthcare provider.
   
   

Pathways for Accessing Medicinal Cannabis

In Australia, there are two primary pathways for accessing medicinal cannabis: the Special Access Scheme (SAS) and the Authorised Prescriber (AP) pathway. Both pathways are designed to ensure that patients access medicinal cannabis products in a safe, controlled, and compliant manner.

1. Special Access Scheme (SAS)

The Special Access Scheme (SAS) allows healthcare professionals to apply on behalf of their patients for approval to access unapproved medicinal cannabis products. This pathway is typically used when a healthcare professional believes that the available treatments may not be suitable or effective for the patient's condition.

• Step 1: The healthcare professional submits an application to the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) requesting approval for the use of medicinal cannabis.

• Step 2: If the application is approved, the healthcare provider may issue a prescription for the medicinal cannabis product.

• Step 3: The patient receives the prescribed product from an approved pharmacy.

This process is used for patients with specific medical needs who may not have access to standard pharmaceutical treatments.

2. Authorised Prescriber (AP) Pathway

Under the Authorised Prescriber (AP) pathway, certain healthcare professionals are granted approval by the TGA to prescribe medicinal cannabis products to patients for specific medical conditions. These healthcare professionals are authorized to prescribe medicinal cannabis products without needing to submit an individual application for each patient.

• Step 1: A healthcare professional applies to the TGA to become an authorised prescriber for medicinal cannabis.

• Step 2: Once approved, the prescriber may prescribe medicinal cannabis to their patients who meet the criteria for treatment.

• Step 3: The patient receives their prescription from the authorised prescriber and obtains their medication from an approved pharmacy.

This pathway is typically used for patients with chronic conditions or those who have not responded to other forms of treatment.

Important Information

Premium Cannabis does not sell directly to patients without a valid prescription. All of our medicinal cannabis products are available only through licensed healthcare providers and in strict compliance with Australian regulations. We work with healthcare professionals to ensure that patients receive the appropriate product for their medical condition, while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance throughout the process.

If you are interested in exploring medicinal cannabis as a treatment option, we encourage you to speak with your healthcare provider. They will be able to guide you through the process and determine the most appropriate treatment based on your medical needs.

For more information about how to access medicinal cannabis or to find a healthcare professional who can assist you, please contact us at Premium Cannabis. We are here to support you on your journey to better health with safe, legal, and regulated medicinal cannabis products.