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‍Virginia Law

Governor Ralph Northam signed legislation on March 9, 2018 to expand Virginia's medical cannabis oil program from the single qualifying condition of intractable epilepsy to any diagnosed condition. The new law took effect that same day. For more information, please visit: Virginia NORML.

Virginia Possession Limits

Codified as "CBD or THC-A oil," each dispensed dose (single unit) must contain a minimum of 5 milligrams of cannabidiol or THC-A and may contain up to 10 milligrams of THC.

There is no limit on the number of doses comprising a patient's dosage.

The allowed products may be in any formulation typically dispensed by pharmacies, i.e. oils, tinctures, creams, gels, capsules, tablets, sprays, lozenges, troches, patches, suppositories, lozenges, and lollipops.

Patients may receive up to a 90-day supply per visit.

Your Next Steps in VA

After we issue a written certification to possess CBD or THC-A oil pursuant to §18.2-250.1, submit the online application for obtaining board registration.

To assert the affirmative defense, an unexpired valid written certification issued from a board-registered practitioner and a current active patient registration issued by the Board of Pharmacy is necessary.

The online registration application is accessible on VADPH Initial Applications site & may be renewed annually.

At CannabisRxHealth we can guide you on registration after your visit.

In Virginia:

This is a piece of paper showing that a provider recommends the use of medical cannabis to help relieve your symptoms.

A patient must have a written certification issued to them by a registered practitioner prior to applying for registration with the Board of Pharmacy and purchasing medical cannabis products.

Because cannabis is classified by the federal government as a schedule I controlled substance as defined by the Controlled Substances Act, it is illegal to use marijuana under federal law. This is one of the reasons insurance companies will not cover the cost of the visit.

Schedule I drugs or substances have a high potential for abuse. They currently have no federally accepted medical use in treatment in the United States, and there is a lack of accepted safety for use of the drug or other substance under medical supervision.

Examples of Schedule I substances include heroin, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), marijuana, gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB), and methaqualone.

You are treated with respect.

The provider listens to you and reviews your records that you uploaded online.

Upon approval you are emailed a written certification.

If you need assistance, we send you instructions for your registration with the state.

Yourself of course!

In addition, please show the provider during the telehealth visit:

1. Proof of State Residency: State ID, Drivers License

2. Proof of a Medical Condition: Medical Records, Prescription Bottles, Disability Papers or other evidence of a diagnosed medical condition. These can also be in the form of electronic medical records.