The clinic is located in Subiaco, Perth and has easy access to trains and plenty of parking. We don’t publish the street addresses of our clinics because currently we don’t accept walk-in patients. The reason for this is simple: there are some qualifying criteria for medicinal cannabis in Australia (the main ones being that you suffer from a condition for which there is evidence that medicinal cannabis and that you have already tried conventional treatments for your condition, so before you take the trouble to come all the way to our clinic, we’d like you to complete the screening appointment online, or call us to make sure you are likely to be approved.
What conditions can be approved?
Common conditions include but are not limited to: chronic pain, cancer pain, spinal pain, mood disorders (PTSD, anxiety, depression), arthritis, fibromyalgia, chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting, epilepsy, eating, disorders (anorexia, cachexia), multiple sclerosis, sleep disorders, HIV/Aids, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (crohns, colitis). The TGA requires that there is some evidence medicinal cannabis will work for your condition before they approve it, so many other conditions not listed here may be approved, if there is some support in the medical literature.
How much does it cost?
There is a cost of $200 for an initial consultation, with addition costs for patients who continue with government application and treatment. There is also a cost for the medicine which unfortunately is not currently covered by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, so patients have to pay the full cost. Our recent pricing analysis showed that non-epilepsy patients pay, on average $353 per month for their treatment.
How long does it take to get approved?
Approvals typically come within 1 week from application submission date, subject to case complexity, but it can be as fast as the same day! But please be aware that the medicine needs to be ordered in for each patient (pharmacies can’t hold stock) so even if your approval is quick it will realistically be at least a week, and probably longer, before you can get your medicine and start treatment.
So those are the most common questions, but there are the answers to many more questions on our FAQ page. If you live in Western Australia but are not near Perth, or can’t easily get to our Subiaco clinic for treatment don’t worry – we also see patients all over the state and the country using our Telehealth (video based) consultation service.
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Hello, I hope u can help. I have fibromyalgia, chronic pain for 30 years of suffering. With sleep disorder.I have arthritis, mesenteric panniculitis, glaucoma and many awful symptoms due o lack of sleep and generally run down such as ocular migraine, asthma, cold sores, rashes, psoriasis etc. although I looked well, I knew what it felt like to be old at 30. And chronic fatigue that saps the joy out of life.
Hello Debbie, we can assist with the indications you have listed. One of our agents will be in touch with you via email. If you would like some more information you can give us a call on 1300 991 477 and one of our agents can explain.
Hi.. can you prescribe cbd oil.. no thc…. i have been importing it from usa.. but would much rather obtain it legally.
Hi Zac. Our Doctors are able to prescribe CBD-only medications for suitable patients, yes. I’ve sent you an email with all of our details.
Hi. I’ve had a major depressive disorder for near on 20 years and was bullied in a job for 6 years that lead to nearly committing suicide (11 years ago) and a case of PTSD from that event.
Do you think I would qualify for treatment?
Hi Mike, If you’re not sure if you would qualify for treatment with medicinal cannabis, our clinic offers the option of a screening consultation. It is a short phone call with one of our medical staff, where they can go over your medical history and current conditions to see if you are suitable for treatment. Then we can book you in for an initial consultation with one of our Doctors if you are. I’ve sent you an email with all the details, but screening consultations can be booked directly from our home page or by calling us on 1300 991 477.
Hi I’m a 25 year old who uses marijuana to fall asleep and to help stop the intense overwhelming feelings I get when I am going about my day to day routine and in situations where I need to explain things . I haven’t sort medical consultation will I get scrutinized and be judged because of my age
I. Am currently homeless and when I don’t use marijuana I feel like a disappointment and failure and that I’m being judged and spoken down upon by people who see me
Hi Jay, if you would like to check your eligibility before booking in to see the doctor, you may book a screening appointment with one of our medical staff. All of our appointments are professional, non-judgemental and confidential. I will send you an email with all of our details. Call us on 1300 991 477 if you have any questions.
Hello,
I’m a 42 year old woman who has basically given her all, simply to manage day by day. At the moment I’m suffering terribly with Fibromyalgia and blood test show signs of Sjogren’s Syndrome, I’ve since changed my medication, buy the advice of a Specialist in pain management.
These tablets have made me worse, I’ve spent 2 days in tears, pain to make you want to die, depression and major anxiety.
I’m at the end of my tether! Everyone around me gets angry and treats me like it’s all in my head, I assure you there is nothing more I would like is to live a normal life like visit friends, go out and enjoy nature or even go for a pushbike ride.
I feel as through I’ve lost everything and there is no way back!
Claire
Hi Claire,
We’re sorry to hear about your difficult experiences. We’ve sent you an email with all of our details. If you would like to discuss your options regarding medical cannabis please give us a call on 1300 991 477, or you can book in for a screening appointment through our website, to see if you would be suitable for treatment.
My 88 year old mother has chronic pain in both knees. Her surgeon wants to do a knee replacement. She would like to try cannabis treatment first because the risk of operating on her is huge. She is only due to apply for an aged pension in January 2020. Will she get pain relief from the treatment and would she be able to afford it?
Hi Dawn,
We’ve sent you an email with all of our details. You can give us a call on 1300 991 477 to speak with one of our patient champions regarding your options, or you can book your mother in for a screening appointment through our site, to speak with one of our medical staff and see if she would be suitable for medical cannabis.
my mother is 91 and suffering from chronic arthritic pain in her neck, shoulders, spine, hips and legs. She struggles with the basic day to day living and if finding it increasingly more difficult to move around.
She has tried many different pain medications but most of them seem to have a side effect or upset her stomach.
Pain is from Osteo arthritis and also blockages within the veins in her legs. Could Medical Cannabis help her to have a little ease of pain and enable her to enjoy what time she has left?
I am her daugher – if you could please advise
Hi Carole,
Many of our patients find medical cannabis to be useful in managing their pain. If you would like to speak with one of our medical staff to see if your mother would be suitable for medical cannabis you can book in for a screening appointment through our website. I’ve sent you an email with all of our details, and if you would like to discuss your options with one of our patient champions, just give us a call on 1300 991 477.
Hi.
My name is toni and I’m a cancer outpatient also I’m HIV positive plus I’ve got a neck that cannot be operated on to stop the pain ! I also have chronic back and shoulder pain plus many other medical conditions ! .I am currently receiving NSA allowance and please send me a email !.
Hi Toni,
I have sent you an email with all of our details. If you’d like to speak to one of our medical staff to see if you would be suitable for medical cannabis you can book in for a screening appointment. If you would like to discuss your options further regarding accessing medical cannabis in Australia please give us a call on 1300 991 477.
I have read alot about cannabis. I have been diagnosed with an 8mm grade 2 invasive lobular cancer tumor in my right breast. Would any of your treatments benwfit me? Thank you
Hi Dolores, if you would like to check your suitability for medical cannabis, please book in for a screening consultation with one of our medical staff.
Hi, I suffer from chronic neck pain after a botched rhizotomy in 2012, The pain has recently flared up again and is excruciating, Nerve blockers and other pain killers make no difference. Would Cbd help do you think?
Thank you
Hi Jane, if you would like to check your suitability for medical cannabis, please book in for a screening consultation with one of our medical staff or email us a referral and health summary from your doctor. Call us on 1300 991 477 if you have any questions.
Hello,
I suffer from severe Anxiety & OCD / Dermatophagia.
I have been on many different anti depressants since I was 13 years old, spoken to professionals and also recently been prescribed Valium for my panic attacks. It is starting to feel the doctors do not understand my condition and daily life is becoming difficult. To date none of the medications work for me.
I have always avoided taking medication as much as possible even for something as small as a headache.
Would Medical Cannibus be an option to help manage all of the above ?
Hi Lenisha, if you would like to check your suitability for medical cannabis, please book in for a screening consultation with one of our medical staff.
Hi there just wondering if I would qualify, in short, I suffer from depression, had broken my feet in my younger years and standing on them day in day out for work they ache daily, I’ve smoked cannibis for 18 years now and lost jobs because of this and have just had a positive test come through at work, I don’t smoke while I’m away at work but do when I get home , to de-stress. I stop taking my deppession tablets because they all irritate my skin badly. Can you help?
Hi Lance, if you would like to check your suitability for medical cannabis, please book in for a screening consultation with one of our medical staff.
Hi there, I was wondering if medical cannabis would help my granadad who suffers with parkinsons. He has tried many treatments but to no avail.
Hi Melannie, if you would like to check your grandad’s suitability for medical cannabis, please book in for a screening consultation with one of our medical staff, or email us a referral and health summary from his doctor. Call us on 1300 991 477 if you have any questions.
I need a screening but dont have the 25 at hand needes till after next pay. I was also told possible covered or funded. Anyway i am on a court order and they want me to get in contact with you asap.
I have a lot of opiod and benzo based tablets and require the propper plant materials i was told this is applicable now.
Reason bieng i smoke for both chronic pain and mental reasons i get out of the house my ocd isnt as bad i get an appetite back and socialise and this is what i need to apply for it helps me take less meds and quality of lifes much better
Hi Torrian, feel free to book in for a screening appointment when you are able to do so. If you have any questions in the mean time please call us on 1300 991 477.
Hi,
I am HIV positive and was diagnosed in 2001 when I succumbed to serious pneumonia. Since then I have been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, early stage emphysema and last year has prostatitis and a tumour in my testicle which was removed. I have also previously been on anti depressants for several years. Of late I have been suffering chronic pain in my upper back and neck and I have digestion problems. I am constantly in pain of some sort. I rarely go a day without any pain. So apart from going to that clinic in Switzerland , can you tell me if medical cannabis can help me. Thanks
Hi Trevor, if you would like to check your suitability for medical cannabis, please book in for a screening consultation with one of our medical staff, or email us a referral and health summary from your doctor. Call us on 1300 991 477 if you have any questions