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Medical marijuana and low-THC cannabis is available in Florida for qualified patients. Learn the steps to treatment.

Steps to Treatment

Make sure you have the most current and accurate information on medical marijuana in Florida. Learn the requirements to become a patient.

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Apply for an ID Card

In order to purchase and be in possession of medical marijuana, patients and their caregivers must have an active Medical Marijuana Use Registry (MMUR) Identification Card. Learn how to apply for your card.

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Log into the Registry

In the Medical Marijuana Use Registry, patients can apply for an MMUR Identification Card and view the orders their qualified physician placed for them.

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Steps to Treatment

A Qualified Patient Must:

• Be a permanent or seasonal Florida resident
• Be diagnosed with a qualifying medical condition by a qualified physician
• Be entered into the Medical Marijuana Use Registry
• Obtain a Medical Marijuana Use Registry Identification Card

Step 1

Patients must first be Diagnosed with a Qualifying Medical Condition

Patients must visit and be treated by a "qualified physician" who has completed the required training and be diagnosed with a qualifying medical condition to qualify for medical marijuana.

OMMU provides a list of qualified physicians in Florida. Patients and caregivers can also search for a qualified physician by location and specialty.

It is the responsibility of the qualified physician to follow Florida law, diagnose patients with a qualifying medical condition, and determine if medical marijuana is an appropriate treatment.

OMMU recommends speaking to your health care professional to determine if medical marijuana products are right for you or your loved one.

Qualified Physician Search

Qualifying Medical Conditions:

Cancer Epilepsy Glaucoma HIV/AIDS Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) Crohn’s disease Parkinson’s disease Multiple sclerosis (MS)

Medical conditions of the same kind or class as or comparable to the others listed Terminal condition diagnosed by a physician other than the qualified physician issuing the physician certification Chronic nonmalignant pain caused by a qualifying medical condition, or that originates from a qualifying medical condition, and persists beyond the usual course of that qualifying medical condition

Step 2

Patients and their Caregivers will be Entered into the Medical Marijuana Use Registry by their Qualified Physician

Be sure to provide your physician with your current email address so that you receive your login credentials to the Registry. Once you've been entered into the Registry, you will receive two emails from the Office of Medical Marijuana Use: one containing your Username and one containing a temporary password.

• Patient/Caregiver Initial Registry Login Instructions

Log into the Registry

Step 3

Patients and their Caregivers will apply for a Registry Identification Card

Patients and caregivers may complete an electronic or paper application.

• Information on how to apply for an ID card and other resources: Registry Identification Cards
• Instructional Guides for step-by-step instructions

apply for an id card

Step 4

Fill your Order at a Licensed Medical Marijuana Treatment Center

Once your identification card application has been approved, you will be able to contact a licensed medical marijuana treatment center (MMTC) and fill an order placed by your qualified physician.

Patients and caregivers may ONLY purchase medical marijuana from a state-approved medical marijuana treatment center. MMTCs may deliver medical marijuana to qualified patients and caregivers. If you do not have an MMTC in your city, you can still fill your order by contacting an MMTC and arranging for a delivery.

• Contact information for licensed Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers

Find an MMTC

Patient Helpline

If you have questions or need assistance, please call: 800-808-9580

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