FAQs

You must be personally examined by a doctor who is certified to prescribe medical marijuana and be diagnosed with one of the qualifying conditions. The doctor determines that you have a qualifying condition, and that the potential benefits of taking medical marijuana outweigh the risks. The doctor then registers you in the Medical Marijuana Use Registry so that you can receive a medical Marijuana Card.

It is up to the doctor to approve you, so if you have seen a physician in the past for your condition, it helps to have your medical records for the same-day doctor’s approval. If you prefer our office to request your medical records from your doctor’s office, we have a medical release form you can complete and sign. Follow this link to review the Qualifying Conditions.

You need to be accompanied by a parent, caregiver or legal guardian.

• A caregiver must be 21 years old and complete a caregiver certification course which costs up to $100. The caregiver must pass a background check if he or she is not a close relative of the patient.
• The caregiver must be the patient’s legal guardian or have a medical power of attorney.
• No more than one caregiver may be designated for each patient, unless that patient is a minor.
• Only one patient can be assigned to one caregiver.
• A caregiver may be employed through hospice.

The caregiver will be registered along with the patient in the Medical Marijuana Use Registry and will receive a medical Marijuana Card which must be presented with a photo ID when picking up or signing for a medical marijuana prescription.

A Medical Marijuana Card is a photo ID card issued by the Florida Department of Health. When you go to a medical Marijuana Treatment Center (Dispensary), you must provide a Medical Marijuana Use Registry ID card to obtain medical marijuana, or a marijuana delivery device. The card may also be used to verify that a patient or legal representative is in the Department of Health’s Medical Marijuana Use Registry.

Once your doctor has registered you with the Florida Medical Marijuana Use Registry, you can apply for a medical Marijuana Card. You will receive an email with a link to fill out the application on the Office of Medical Marijuana Use website. Your application will be reviewed and, if approved, a medical Marijuana Card will be sent to you through the mail.

Allow up to 30 days for the review of your application. There is a $75 application fee.

Medical Marijuana Cards expire after one year and must be renewed.  The $75 application fee is paid at each renewal.

To avoid delays in filling your medical marijuana orders, apply for the renewal 45 days before your card expires.

After the initial 70-day prescription, you can get two 70-day refills without visiting the doctor’s office. After the 210-day period, you must see the doctor again for additional 70-day prescriptions.

Renewal of a medical marijuana prescription, each 210-day period, costs $147. We also offer a convenient monthly payment plan to help spread out the cost of your renewal.

The Medical Marijuana Use Registry is a secure, online database of ordering physicians and qualified medical marijuana patients. It is maintained by the Florida Department of Health’s Office of Medical Marijuana Use.

It is accessible to ordering physicians, law enforcement, dispensing organization staff, and Office of Medical Marijuana Use staff.

At Medical Marijuana Clinic we strive to be as transparent as possible with our patients. Please take a moment to read our refund policy:

• If you cancel WITHIN 24 hours of payment – you get 100% refund.
• If you cancel AFTER 24 hours of payment – you get 100% refund minus a $25 fee.
• There is a $50 fee for any No-Show/Reschedule or Cancelled appointment with less than 24-hour notice.
• There are no refunds issued after you have received a recommendation from our doctors.
• WILL MY INSURANCE COVER THIS? NO
• In the State of Florida medical insurance does not cover any kind of medical marijuana treatments as of right now, but we do offer a payment plan to assist our patients with the fees. Follow this link to our Pricing Plan page.
• We also offer a Referral Program that helps patients reduce the cost of fees and CBD products we sell.  Follow this link to our Referral Program for more details.

The State of Florida does not have reciprocity with other states. To obtain your Marijuana Card within Florida and be able to purchase marijuana from a Medical Marijuana Treatment Center, you would need to be evaluated by a certified-physician, who can register you in the Florida State Medical Marijuana Use Registry.

To prove you are a Florida resident, you must present one of the following documents, along with your photo ID:

• Copy of your house deed or lease agreement
• Utility bill no more than two months old
• State ID or driver’s license
• Passport

The term “seasonal resident” means any person who temporarily resides in Florida for a period of at least 31 consecutive days in each calendar year, maintains a temporary residence in Florida, returns to the state or jurisdiction of his or her residence at least one time during each calendar year, and is registered to vote or pays income tax in another state or jurisdiction.

In many cases senior citizens have reached out to us due to pain and discomfort from common age-related conditions, such as: rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia and found relief after treatment. Marijuana is a natural anti-inflammatory which could potentially replace other harmful medications commonly prescribed for many of these age-related conditions.

Medical Marijuana is a medical office and we specialize in medical marijuana evaluations, as well as, registering patients with the Florida State Medical Marijuana Use Registry, within the Department of Health, so they may obtain their Marijuana Card in Florida.

Dispensaries are now called Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers, currently open throughout the state. They also make deliveries. Our patients are provided with a list of all the Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers in their area. Patients are advised to research after their appointment and get the information they need about their medication. You can also locate one close to you, by going to the Dispensaries page.

After one of our physicians and has approved your recommendation and registered you in the Florida Department of Health Medical Marijuana Use Registry, you will need to apply for your Medical Marijuana Card. You can obtain medical marijuana from a Medical Marijuana Treatment Center, also known as a Dispensary, when you have received your Medical Marijuana Card.

Only a licensed Medical Marijuana Treatment Center (Dispensary) is authorized to dispense medical marijuana to qualified patients and their caretakers. Medical Marijuana Clinics and doctors who prescribe medical marijuana are not allowed to sell it. A list of Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers (Dispensaries) is posted on the Office of Medical Marijuana Use website and on our website.  Follow the link to our Dispensaries page.

Please note, you can have your medical marijuana order delivered by courier from the Dispensary.

A Medical Marijuana Treatment Center, also known as a Dispensary, is a business licensed by the State of Florida to cultivate, process, and dispense medical marijuana products. Currently there are 12 licensed Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers (Dispensaries), but not all of them are operating yet.

Medical marijuana can be consumed in many ways: in vaporizer form, creams, capsules, oils or edibles.  If you qualify, our doctors will recommend the best way to consume the product, depending on your current condition, history, and your lifestyle

According to the Florida Department of Health: “Possession, use, or administration of marijuana in a form for smoking is not allowed except in a sealed, tamper-proof receptacle for vaping.” The tamper-proof receptacle is referred to as a ‘cartridge’.  As of October 2018, this ruling is being challenged in the First District Court of Appeal State of Florida.

To get more information we recommend you contact Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and/or your attorney.

Talk to your employer’s human resources department about your medical condition. Taking medical marijuana could jeopardize your employment.

THC is the chemical component that gives the ‘high’. The strength can be controlled with your dosage, depending on the condition and the physician’s recommendation and what you are comfortable with. THC is very beneficial to boost other chemical properties in the plant but, it can also be given in a very low dosage that will not affect you psychologically.

Low-THC marijuana is defined as containing 0.8 percent or less of the psychoactive compound tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), and more than 10 percent of cannabidiol (CBD). Low-THC marijuana typically does not produce the euphoria sensation often associated with medical marijuana.

Some medical conditions, like seizures, anxiety, pain, and insomnia, respond best to low-THC, high CBD marijuana. Conditions characterized by chronic pain, depression, fatigue, nausea, wasting, and gastrointestinal disorders respond to high-THC medical marijuana.

When ordering marijuana for a patient, the doctor must specify whether the order is for low-THC marijuana or medical marijuana.

Cannabidiol is a popular natural remedy used for many common ailments. Better known as CBD, it is one of the 104 chemical compounds known as cannabinoids found in the cannabis or marijuana plant.

Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the main psychoactive cannabinoid found in cannabis and causes the euphoric sensation that’s often associated with marijuana. However, CBD is NOT psychoactive.  This quality makes CBD an appealing option for those who are looking for relief from pain and other symptoms without the mind-altering effects of marijuana or certain pharmaceutical drugs.

CBD oil is made by extracting CBD from the cannabis plant, then diluting it with a carrier oil like coconut or hemp seed oil. CBD oil is gaining momentum in the health and wellness world, with some scientific studies confirming it may help treat a variety of ailments like chronic pain and anxiety.

Medical Marijuana Clinic is a medical office that specializes in medical marijuana evaluations, as well as, registering patients with the Medical Marijuana Use Registry, within the Florida Department of Health, so they may obtain their Marijuana Card in Florida.