Patients
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Information from the TGA website
What are medicinal cannabis products and what does it mean if they are 'unapproved'?
The term 'medicinal cannabis' describes a range of cannabis preparations intended for therapeutic use, including:
pharmaceutical cannabis preparations, such as oil, tinctures and other extracts
untreated cannabis (raw and dried cannabis)
cannabis resin (hashish), natural and synthetic cannabinoids
All medicines imported into, supplied in and exported from Australia must be entered in the ARTG, unless special conditions apply. Any medicine not on the ARTG is considered an 'unapproved therapeutic good'. Unapproved therapeutic goods can potentially be accessed using one of the access schemes administered by the TGA, including the SAS.
What should I expect the doctor to tell me if they are considering using an unapproved medicinal cannabis product?
Before a doctor considers prescribing an unapproved medicinal cannabis product, you should be informed of the following:
the product is not approved in Australia and (potentially) other countries
the quality, safety and efficacy have not been assessed by the TGA
the possible benefits of treatment and any risks and side effects that are known
available alternative treatments using approved products.
This information, along with adequate knowledge of the condition being treated, the treatment options, the likelihood of recovery and the long-term prognosis, is necessary to ensure that you (as either the patient or the patient's legal guardian) are able to make an informed decision regarding treatment.
Your doctor must get your informed consent before applying to the TGA to access an unapproved medicinal cannabis product. Informed consent should be freely given and obtained in line with good medical practice, and it should be in writing unless there are good reasons to the contrary.
Which medical conditions or diseases are medicinal cannabis products able to treat?
There are no restrictions imposed by the TGA on the indication/s for which a health practitioner may apply to access an unapproved medicinal cannabis product for their patient. For more information please see the overview of medicinal cannabis and the SAS sections of our website.
The TGA has developed educational materials in conjunction with the states/territories for doctors to support them in determining whether prescribing medicinal cannabis products is appropriate and beneficial for the patient, as well as information on how to use the available access schemes. See our medicinal cannabis - guidance documents page.
Can any doctor submit an application or notification to the TGA on my behalf to access unapproved medicinal cannabis products?
Your doctor should have appropriate qualifications and/or expertise to treat the condition for which the proposed product would be used. If your doctor is not a specialist in the condition and is submitting an application, then depending on the circumstances, the TGA may ask for a report from the appropriate treating specialist on the use and suitability of the medicinal cannabis product for you and your particular condition.
In many cases your doctor must also be approved by their state/territory health department before they can prescribe medicinal cannabis products. States and territories have different restrictions on who can prescribe these products and the doctor should check local requirements with the relevant state/territory.
Why does my doctor need to gain approval from the Commonwealth and the state/territory government (if applicable) before I can access medicinal cannabis?
Both the Commonwealth Government and state and territory governments have a role in the importation, supply and prescription of medicinal cannabis products to patients.
The importation and supply of unapproved medicinal cannabis products is governed by the Commonwealth Government.
Your state or territory government may consider whether the medicinal cannabis product is being appropriately prescribed by the individual prescriber and whether the product is being prescribed to an appropriate patient.
How long does it take to review my application to access medicinal cannabis that was submitted to the TGA by my doctor?
The TGA decision timeframe is generally around 2 working days once all the relevant information required by the TGA to assess the application is provided by your medical practitioner.
My doctor has received approval to supply a medicinal cannabis product to treat my condition. Will I now receive the product?
TGA is not involved in the actual supply of products accessed through the SAS. The person or company that is responsible for supplying the product (the sponsor), is under no obligation to supply your doctor with the unapproved medicinal cannabis product, even if your doctor has been given approval or authorisation to supply it. In these instances, your doctor may need to seek an alternative supply of the same product or an alternative product, noting that an alternative product may require them to submit a new application to the TGA.
If applicable, your doctor must also be approved by their state/territory health department before they can prescribe medicinal cannabis products in their state/territory. Doctors should contact their state/territory health department if they are unsure of local requirements.
Is the medical cannabis product I am receiving quality controlled?
The TGA has established quality standards for medicinal cannabis products that companies who import, manufacture and supply medicinal cannabis products in Australia are required to meet. However, TGA cannot vouch for the quality, safety and effectiveness of unapproved products because they have not been evaluated by us.
Can I personally import medicinal cannabis products for treatment of myself or my family members?
Personal import of medicinal cannabis products is subject to strict controls including import permit requirements from the Office of Drug Control
and applicable state and territory requirements. Please see Medicinal cannabis - importation and the traveller's exemption for general information.
https://www.tga.gov.au/access-medicinal-cannabis-products-frequently-asked-questions-faqs