Plant Based Medicine

We provide nationwide telehealth consultations,(https://www.medio.com.au/medical-marijuana-australia/locations) meaning you can access medical cannabis and other health services from anywhere in Australia. Whether you’re in a major city or a regional area, our AHPRA-registered doctors can conduct your consultation entirely online — no referral or in-person visit needed. We currently serve patients in: • New South Wales — including Sydney, Newcastle,(https://www.medio.com.au/medical-marijuana-australia/locations/newcastle) Wollongong (https://www.medio.com.au/medical-marijuana-australia/locations/wollongong)and regional towns • Victoria — including Melbourne, Geelong, Ballarat and rural communities • Queensland — including Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Cairns,(https://www.medio.com.au/medical-marijuana-australia/locations/cairns) Townsville and beyond • Western Australia — including Perth, Broome,(https://www.medio.com.au/medical-marijuana-australia/locations/broome) Geraldton and regional WA • South Australia — including Adelaide and surrounding areas • Tasmania, Northern Territory, and ACT

Eligibility is determined by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) framework. Generally, patients are eligible if they: • Have a chronic condition lasting more than 6 months, • Have trialled conventional treatments without adequate relief or had side effects, and • Do not have a history of psychosis or schizophrenia. Check your eligibility instantly using our online questionnaire.(https://www.medio.com.au/medicinal-cannabis-online)

We keep pricing clear and consistent: • Initial Consultation: $89 • Follow-Up Consultation: $59 No referral required. You’ll see an AHPRA-registered prescriber who can issue eScripts to any Australian pharmacy.

Medication costs depend on the formulation and dose. Typical prices: • Oils (30 mL): $89–$120 (value $59–$79) • Vape cartridges (1 g): $90–$120 (value $69–$89) • Flower: $10–$12/g (value $6–$8/g; 28 g ≈ $169–$199) • Edibles: from $100 per 30-pack Most patients spend between $2–$10 per day, depending on product and dosage. See our treatment prices guide (https://www.medio.com.au/cheap-medical-cannabis)for up-to-date options.

Our telehealth process is straightforward: 1. Check your eligibility using our quick online tool. 2. Book a telehealth appointment with an AHPRA-registered doctor. 3. Receive your eScript electronically if medicinal cannabis is appropriate. Prescriptions can be sent to any pharmacy in Australia.

We have a few recommended pharmacies that we send scripts to, but you can use any Australian pharmacy of your choosing. If your preferred Newcastle or Hunter pharmacy isn’t yet familiar with medicinal cannabis dispensing, we’ll forward your eScript to one of our recommended pharmacies for same-day or next-day processing.

Eligibility checks take just a few minutes. Same-day consultations are often available, and eScripts are issued electronically after your appointment. Dispensing times depend on your chosen pharmacy — local pickup or postal delivery is available or you can have your medication delivered by one of our recommended pharmacies.

Driving laws across Australia differ from state to state. Only some states have changed their driving laws for medicinal cannabis users. It also depending on whether your medicine contains THC. You must never drive while impaired, and most state and terrirory law prohibits driving with detectable THC in your system. Learn more in our THC and driving guide.(https://www.medio.com.au/post/navigating-medical-cannabis-driving-laws-in-australia-a-comprehensive-overview-and-update)

Across Australia, medical marijuana has been legal since 2016.(https://www.medio.com.au/post/understanding-the-legalisation-of-medicinal-cannabis-in-australia-and-the-approval-process) Prescription medicinal cannabis is legally accessible through prescriptions from certified doctors. These doctors, having undergone specific training and registered with the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), can prescribe medical cannabis for various medical conditions.