Resources for Medical Doctors

Useful materials for prescribing medicinal cannabis

A collection of guides, articles, videos, podcasts and other resources to help doctors better understand medicinal cannabis and the prescription process.

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Lambert Initiative clinical trials

Our clinical team, in collaboration with expert clinicians and researchers around Australia, are focused on developing clinical evidence for cannabinoid-based therapeutics and understanding Australian community use of medicinal cannabis in a range of disease areas.

What medicinal cannabis products are available?

There are many different medicinal products available in Australia that differ in active ingredients, concentrations, format, quality and regulatory control.

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Prescribing Medicinal Cannabis podcast

An informative guide for doctors

Australian Prescriber Podcast, Episode 89. What do GPs need to know about prescribing medicinal cannabis in Australia?

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How to get medicinal cannabis

Any medical doctor can prescribe medicinal cannabis in Australia with the approval from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) and the relevant State or Territory’s Health Department.

Resources for Medical Doctors

A guide to prescribing medicinal cannabis

Prescribing Medicinal Cannabis in Australia

Medicinal cannabis: what you need to know

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A primer on medicinal cannabis safety and potential adverse effects