PlantMed Clinics: Brisbane Clinic Guide

PlantMed is a locally owned and run Brisbane Medicinal Cannabis clinic.

They are staffed with specialist doctors that can prescribe all approved cannabis medicines in Australia.

They assist patients through the confusing approval process to allow for a comfortable and accurate diagnosis.

They accept all patients with appropriate referrals from their regular doctors or specialists. You can also “self-refer” to PlantMed.

Note: Cannabis is an unregistered medicine that is only available vai the TGA’s Special Access Scheme. Only a doctor can decide if you will be eligible for medical cannabis therapy.

The patient’s journey to medicinal marijuana

1) The referral

To set an appointment with PlantMed, you will need to:

• obtain a referral from your doctor
• provide a health summary from your doctor
• fill in the medical questionnaire (provided at the clinic)

2) The consultation

Once you have your health summary, a referral from your local doctor and are ready to talk to the PlantMed clinic in Eagle Farm.

You will need to then contact PlantMed and setup an appointment.

You can also book an initial appointment online here.

The clinic process typically follows:

• Phone interview
• Initial consultation
• SAS B application approval (approx. 7 days)
• Follow-up consultation
• Prescription and ordering your medicinal cannabis

The medical professional in charge will ensure you have the right dosage adjusted to your medical condition. Each patient is different, and a treatment plan will be tailored to you.

3) The prescription

Once approved, the doctor will write up a prescription for the recommended medical cannabis treatment.

The pharmacy will order the product from their supplier. The medication dispensed to you can be from a preferred pharmacy. This clinic is not affiliated with or paid by any pharmaceutical company.

Monthly prescription repeats can be organised by a quick 15-minute phone or Skype consultation. Ensuring you are receiving the right dosage and saving you time and money.

Reviews for PlantMed Brisbane:

The PlantMed clinic is brand new. They have medical professionals and modern processes in place to streamline your patient journey.

Dr Teh is delivering careful and accurate treatment to patients in need. Medicinal cannabis is still relatively new in Brisbane, and PlantMed are the experts waiting to answer all your questions.

“Best Cannabis clinic by far. Dr. Teh is very well informed and comes from a full integrated holistic approach. Affordable fees compared to other clinics too.”

Price to gain access to medicinal cannabis

The costs to gain access to medicinal cannabis is standard across most clinics. Prices may change over time.

• Phone consultation: $0.00
• initial medical cannabis consultation: $250.00
• Follow up consultation: $150.00
• Follow up general consultation: $150.00

Unfortunately, the majority of private health funds and Medicare do not cover the consultations and medical prescription fees, in most costs.