A Doctor in VIC can only prescribe Medical Cannabis if they are accredited an approved by RACGP, if they are an Authorised Prescriber (AP), through the Special Access Scheme (SAS), or as a compounded product.

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Medical professionals that are approved under the AP pathway, can prescribe unapproved therapeutic goods for a specific case or condition of patients in their immediate care without needing the TGA’s approval.

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The medical practitioner prescribing medicinal cannabis, they can also elect the SAS pathway which allows certain medical professionals to prescribe therapeutic goods that are not registered on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) for a single patient.

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Doctors can also bypass TGA approval with Compounded products which allows any doctor to prescribe any product formulation for a patient, however Doctors and Pharmacists should check their state requirements before prescribing and dispensing compounded medical marijuana products.

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Doctors in Victoria, Australia can start prescribing medical cannabis products to patients easily with the help of The Cannabis Centre and Education Hub. 

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Doctors within The Cannabis Centre network can find a range of medicinal cannabis products, patient forms, training and education, conditions, effects, and more. Doctors and medical practitioners can browse and select the most suitable products for their patient, during or after a consultation.