Medical Cannabis Consultation
About Medical Cannabis
Medical Cannabis, or Medical Marijuana, is cannabis and cannabinoids that are prescribed by physicians for their patients.
Butler Village Medical Centre offers affordable Medicinal Cannabis treatment plans and does not take payment for products.
Medical Cannabis Benefits
Medical Cannabis is cannabis that is grown and prescribed to a certified quality. This allows for these products to be trusted and safely used as well as being affordable and reliable.
How Medical Cannabis Consultation Works
The Initial Medical Cannabis Consultation at Butler Village Medical Centre involves our doctors working with patients to make applications to the Department of Health.
The initial consultation will comprise of:
- Medical Condition Discussion
- Treatment History
- Current Medicines Review
- Product Selection
- TGA Application
- Consent Form
- Information (provided to the patient)
The cost for the initial consultation also includes administration overheads such as
- application chasing,
- application reviews (if rejected),
- billing,
- prescription writing,
- tracking and
- notification
Just to list a few of the many tasks involved in the process.
Please bring copies of full medical history and a brief letter from your general practitioner if possible.
How Much Do Cannabis Consultations Cost?
In clinic costs can vary, the initial consult is for single product application to TGA.
How Much Does Proscribed Cannabis Cost?
The Cannabis Products average cost is between $4 to $10 per day.
Factors that can affect the cost include:
- the ratio of THC and CBD in the prescribed product,
- the amounts individually used,
- the products form (i.e. flower, capsules, oil), and
- the pharmacy dispensing fee.
Due to government regulations, we cannot publicly advertise any products or price lists. Products and prices are discussed in consultation with the prescribing doctor.
Medicare Rebates
Medicare Rebates are available for InClinic appointments; please refer to your local clinic for details. Please discuss this at your consultation.
Health Fund Rebates
Many current patients have had positive responses from their Health Funds who have received a refund for a portion of their consultations and prescriptions.
These refunds are dependant on their specific Private Health insurance plans and their level of cover.
Please check with your own Health Fund and be persistent as your level of cover may mean they have to cover non-PBS listed prescription fees.
Consultations
Please call the surgery for further information.
Follow Up Consults
These consults comprise of:
- Review of MC treatment with the doctor including discussing potential benefits
- Prescription writing and tracking
Additional administration may be required during these follow-ups – such as
- letters to the DVA or health insurers for funding,
- application renewals as approvals are time-bound (generally 12 months)
