Medical Use of Marihuana - Drugs and Health Products - Health Canada

Medical Use of Marihuana

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Health Canada grants access to marihuana for medical use to Canadians suffering from grave and debilitating illnesses. The  Marihuana Medical Access Regulations deal exclusively with the medical use of marihuana and does not address the issue of legalizing marihuana for general use.

Latest Updates

• Harper Government Announces Proposed New Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations - Changes improve public safety, maintain patient access December 16, 2012
• Accessing Dried Marihuana for Medical Purposes under the Proposed Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulation December 15, 2012
• Are you Eligible?

Marihuana Medical Access Program Service Standard:

For new, renewals and amendments, the standard processing time is 10 weeks for completed applications.

Marihuana Medical Access Program

• How to Apply for Marihuana for Medical Purposes - First Time, Renewal and Changes
• Forms and Guides
• Are you Eligible?
• About the Marihuana Medical Access Program
• Frequently Asked Questions
• About Health Canada's Marihuana Supply for Medical Purposes
• Expert Advisory Committee on Information for Physicians on Marihuana for Medical Purposes (EAC-IPMM)

Reform

• Consultation Document: Proposed Improvements to the Marihuana Medical Access Program
• Consultation Results: Proposed Improvements to the Marihuana Medical Access Program
• Upcoming Consultations
• Questions About the Reform

Future of the Program

• Accessing Dried Marihuana for Medical Purposes under the Proposed Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations
• Becoming a Licensed Producer
• Conducting Research & Development with Marihuana for Medical Purposes
• Transitioning to a New System

Information for:

• Medical Practitioners
  • Fact Sheets
  • Guidance Documents
• Law Enforcement
  • Fact Sheets

 Source:
Medical Use of Marihuana - Drugs and Health Products - Health Canada


 Link: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/marihuana/index-eng.php