FAQ

Medicinal cannabis is a legal treatment option in a number of countries, including Australia, Canada, the UK and some states in the US, which allow patients to have access to medicinal cannabis in special circumstances, usually in cases where other standard treatments have failed.

Medical research into the use of cannabis is currently limited, but more and more studies are now being performed on the use of medicinal cannabis to treat a variety of conditions.

The requirements and regulations governing who can access medicinal cannabis differ from country to country. Generally, medicinal cannabis can only be prescribed to patients by a registered Healthcare Professional after they have obtained government approval to do so. Speak to your Healthcare Professional about whether medicinal cannabis is appropriate for you.

You should consult your specialist or Healthcare Professional about medicinal cannabis – depending on the state or country you live in you may need a referral to a Specialist to obtain a prescription.

Questions you should consider asking your Healthcare Professional include:

• Is medicinal cannabis used to treat my condition?
• What benefits could medicinal cannabis treatment have for my condition?
• Are there any risks for me if I start taking medicinal cannabis for my condition?

Talk with your Healthcare Professional about why you’re seeking treatment with medicinal cannabis to understand if it’s appropriate for you and your condition. Medicinal cannabis may not work for everyone and should only be considered after other standard treatment options have been explored.

If your Healthcare Professional isn’t familiar with the process for prescribing medicinal cannabis and would like to talk to someone, you can put them in touch with us. Contact Althea.

You will be able to fill out your prescription at a pharmacy which dispenses medicinal cannabis – your Healthcare Professional can give you advice on where to fill your prescription.

You should talk your Healthcare Professional if you are worried about any potential side effects.

Most medicinal cannabis therapies use cannabis oil, which is administered orally, although dried flower products are available. It is recommended to vaporise dried cannabis for inhalation rather than smoking.