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Become a medicinal cannabis prescriber.

Doctors need to obtain special approval from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) to prescribe medicinal cannabis products.Β 

This involves completing an online application process through the TGA's Special Access Scheme (SAS) or the Authorised Prescriber Scheme (APS).

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Who is eligibleΒ for medicinal cannabis?

Each patient must be assessed on a case-by-case basis to determine if this type of medicine is suitable for their condition and circumstances.

There are a few prerequisites that need to be met:

βœ… Have a condition that has lasted for 3+ months.
βœ… Have tried other treatments which didn’t fully improve.
βœ… Not be pregnant or have a history of psychosis.
  • Chronic Pain Relief

    One notable study has shown that cannabis can effectively alleviate chronic pain, including neuropathic pain and arthritis.

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  • Epilepsy Treatment

    The study found that treatment with CBD significantly reduced the frequency of convulsive seizures in patients with Dravet syndrome.

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  • Nausea and Vomiting

    Cannabis-based medications have been found to significantly reduce chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in cancer patients.

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  • Multiple Sclerosis

    Studies suggest that cannabis-based medications can help reduce muscle spasticity, pain, and urinary dysfunction associated with multiple sclerosis.

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  • Anxiety and Depression

    Some research indicates that cannabis may have anxiolytic and antidepressant properties, offering relief for individuals with anxiety disorders and depression.

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  • Glaucoma

    Cannabis has been shown to lower intraocular pressure (IOP) in individuals with glaucoma, a condition characterized by increased pressure within the eye.

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  • Neuroprotective Effects

    Preclinical studies, such as those reviewed in a paper published in Current Pharmaceutical Design, indicate that cannabinoids have neuroprotective properties.

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  • Sleep Disorders

    Certain cannabis strains and cannabinoid compounds have been reported to improve sleep quality and duration in individuals with sleep disorders such as insomnia.

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  • Appetite Stimulation

    Cannabis has been shown to stimulate appetite in patients with HIV/AIDS and cancer, published in the American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine.

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  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease

    Preliminary research, suggests that cannabis may improve symptoms and quality of life in patients with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

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  • Cancer Related Symptoms

    The study found that cannabis use was associated with significant improvements in cancer symptoms, including pain, nausea and vomiting.

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  • Arthritis

    Some studies suggest that cannabinoids, particularly cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), may have anti-inflammatory effects.

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The information provided by Budsy is for informational and educational purposes and is of a general nature. For more information on medicinal cannabis please visit the TGA.