Frequently Asked Questions
We are confident that our commitment to quality, expertise, safety, variety & customer service makes us the best choice for your medicinal cannabis needs.
No. You do not need to prepay for your consultations.
At the moment, medicinal cannabis is not on the Pharmaceuticals Benefits Scheme or covered by Medicare. Due to this, all medicinal cannabis consults and prescriptions at Leafline Medical are privately billed.
However, the medicinal cannabis world is constantly evolving and changes are continuously occurring. Should a change like this occur, we ensure to let our valued customers know.
Via email to admin@leaflinemedical.com.au In most cases, your medical prescriber where you obtained the referral from will be able to send the required paperwork directly to us
At the moment, medicinal cannabis products are not on the Pharmaceuticals Benefits Scheme, and are therefore not eligible for a rebate. This means that prescriptions of this nature are privately charged.
If plant-based medicine is deemed clinically suitable for a patient, medical practitioners can apply through the TGA’s Special Access Scheme (SAS) or Authorised Prescriber scheme for approval to access certain products for that patient. If the patient is eligible, their GP can provide them with a prescription for a plant-based product which they can have fulfilled at the pharmacy.
This varies from patient to patient. Our doctors will assess each patient individually and make a decision that is most appropriate. If the prescriber issues you with repeats, these will be stored at Leafline Medical and you will be notified when your next repeat is due. Your repeats will be sent to you in a timely manner if you wish, or you are also able to pick up in-store.
Any registered medical practitioner in Australia can legally prescribe plant-based medicines.
Here at Leafline Medical, we strive to give our customers the best medical advice. Our medical professionals have undergone specialist training for medicinal cannabis to ensure the most appropriate and therapeutically effective consult/product is recommended to our patients. Due to the nature of the consultations, and the time our prescribers endeavor to put into your health- our consultations are competitively priced. In addition, medicinal cannabis consultations are not covered by Medicare and therefore, all consultations are privately billed.
TGA approvals may last for up to 12 months. Please check the approval letter provided by your pharmacy to confirm the length of approval.
The TGA decision timeframe is approximately 2 working days once all the relevant information required by the TGA to assess the application is provided by the medical practitioner.
We aim to have your medication delivered to you within 3 business days -from the day of consultation (provided the consultation has been paid for).
However, if we are able to fill your prescription earlier, or if there is a delay in supply then we will contact you.
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