Medicinal cannabis may provide a way to replace or minimise use of traditional medicines such as opiates or other pain medications.

Under the careful guidance of Dr Philip Thorp, we can explore ways to allow you to enjoy

your normal activities and increase the quality of daily life.

We operate under strict guidelines set by the Therapeutic Goods Authority Special Access Scheme.

These guidelines are necessary to ensure that the medication is safe and effective.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

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How do I know if I am eligible for medicinal cannabis?

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• If you have had a medical condition for more than 3 months.   

• Have tried traditional medications and/or avoided traditional medications due to intolerable side effects.

 

How do you structure the necessary visits?

 

There is an initial consultation to screen patients for their eligibility.

This involves providing Pialba GP with a medical history and a list of your current

medications. There will be some paperwork to do when you first visit us, including an Informed Consent Form.

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At the second consultation If you chose to move forward, we apply to the TGA Special Access Scheme.

We will explain the use of medication and the timing of any follow-up consultations.

 

After the first week of use there will be an in person or phone consultation to see how you are progressing.

 

How much do consultations cost?

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• The Initial consultation has a standard consultation fee. The full fee payable is $90 with Medicare rebate of $42.85. This is reduced for DVA or concession card holders.

 

• The second consultation will involve the application to the TGA/SAS. Our fee for the second consultation is $250 with an $82.90 Medicare rebate.

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• Follow up or ‘checking in’ consultations are set at the standard rate.Telephone consultations incur a fee of $80 with a rebate of $42.85.

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• After your medication becomes ongoing you may only need occasional scripts. Subsequent ‘script only’ phone consultations are $40.00 with a rebate of $19.60.

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How much does the medication cost?

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The cost of medicinal cannabis varies depending on your dose and frequency of use. Patients can expect to pay between $150 and $300 per month and it is not coverd by Medicare.

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How do I book an appointment?

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Simply call us on  4128 9535  during our business hours (Monday to Friday 9 - 5) and speak to our friendly reception staff. They will book a time for your consultation and send you some paperwork to complete.

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