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Certification Process for Prescribers
Learn about the process for prescribers to certify patients for the palliative use of medical marijuana.
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Medical Marijuana Board of Physicians -- Meeting Agendas & Minutes
Board meetings are held at the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, 450 Columbus Blvd., Hartford, Connecticut and are open to the public.
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Medical Marijuana Program Board of Physicians
The Medical Marijuana Program Board of Physicians operates within the Department of Consumer Protection and comprises the Commissioner of the Department of Consumer Protection and up to eight members. The Board is charged with advising the Department of Consumer Protection regarding implementation of various provisions of Connecticut General Statutes, Chapter 420f, Section 21a-408.
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Product Registry
The product registry gives you access to information about medical marijuana and adult-use cannabis products registered in Connecticut.
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Temporary Medical Marijuana Certifications
Rules for licensed dispensary pharmacists to issue temporary medical marijuana certifications to qualifying patients in Connecticut.
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List of Medical Marijuana Research Programs
List of medical marijuana research program approved by the department that are intended to increase knowledge or information regarding the growth, processing, medical attributes, dosage forms, administration or use of marijuana to treat or alleviate symptoms of any medical conditions or the effects of such symptoms.
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How long does it take to get my medical marijuana certification?
Qualifying patient applications can take 30 business days to process.
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What is the difference between the Medical Marijuana Program and the Adult-Use Cannabis Program?
Connecticut has both a Medical Marijuana Program and an Adult-Use Cannabis Program. Learn about the differences between the two markets.
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Now that Adult-Use Cannabis sales are beginning, are there any advantages to being registered with the Medical Marijuana Program?
Qualifying patients and their caregivers registered with the Medical Marijuana Program can purchase medical marijuana products at medical marijuana dispensary facilities and hybrid retailers.
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As a physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse, how can I get a copy of the form that allows me to certify my qualifying patients for the palliative use of marijuana?
The Department has developed an online registration process so that you can certify your patients electronically.
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How do I register for a medical marijuana card for a minor with a qualifying medical condition?
A parent or guardian of a minor child (individual under the age of 18 years) with a qualifying condition may complete the process for a medical marijuana card for the minor.
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My medical condition is not listed as one that would make me eligible for medical marijuana. Can medical conditions be added to the list?
The Commissioner of Consumer Protection has established a Board of Physicians made up of board-certified physicians and surgeons. The board will recommend to the Department of Consumer Protection any additional medical conditions, medical treatments, or diseases to be added to the list of medical conditions that qualify for the palliative use of marijuana.
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Who is eligible to use medical marijuana?
To qualify, a patient needs to be diagnosed by a Connecticut-licensed physician, physician assistant (PA), or advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) as having one of the debilitating medical conditions that is specifically identified in the law.
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Can I serve as a primary caregiver for more than one patient?
Ordinarily no; the only exception is if you have a parental, guardianship, conservatorship or sibling relationship with each qualifying patient for whom you are registering to be the primary caregiver.
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Can a patient have more than one primary caregiver?
No, the Department will only register a single caregiver on behalf of a patient.
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Who chooses the patient's primary caregiver?
Once the physician, physician assistant (PA) or advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) certifies for the Department that a qualifying patient is in need of a primary caregiver, the patient can choose who will be their caregiver so long as the caregiver meets the standards discussed above.
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