In NSW, a doctor can legally prescribe a cannabis medicine for a health condition if they believe it is an appropriate treatment option and they have obtained the relevant approvals.
Patients who believe a cannabis medicine may be helpful to their condition should consult their current treating doctor for advice.
A patient or their carer may receive, possess, and administer a cannabis medicine that has been legally imported/manufactured and prescribed for them.
For more information visit Centre for Medicinal Cannabis Research and Innovation - Legal access pathways.
The NSW Government has provided funding for clinical trials to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of cannabis medicines.
For more information visit Centre for Medicinal Cannabis Research and Innovation - About clinical trials.
Cannabis medicines are pharmaceutical-grade products containing active cannabinoids, which may cause impairment and affect fitness to drive.
For more information visit Centre for Medicinal Cannabis Research and Innovation - Driving.
