Medical Access

[merl1n]

A couple of months ago I asked my GP about obtaining cannabis to treat my ongoing symptoms.

"Ohh ahhh, I don't know anything about the processes, I wouldn't know where to start..."

Being that I'm in SA and there being no clinic's here (our state Gov't (Liberal) still have their heads buried firmly up their own arses)  I thought the whole process would be a waste of time

I went investigating and found a clinic in NSW, who would go through the whole process online.

 

So after a couple of weeks of paperwork both from myself and my GP, today I got the call from the clinic and have had the initial approval.

I now have to obtain the approval from the TGA but from what I've been told this should not be a problem and should take less than a week.

The Dr I spoke to has told me that what he would be prescribing is a CBD and THC combination as my situation is pain related.

I asked the Dr about the cost of the medication itself as it is NOT on the PBS and I have to say it is NOT cheap.

The Dr himself would not actually tell me a defined cost but advised me to call the chemist in Victoria.

Upon doing so I was told $270/50ml + postage ($30), so $300 delivered. First thought "Fuck, it'd be cheaper to go buy an ounce" but have decided to follow through with the process.

 

At this point I have not been told of the recommended dosages, so how long that 50ml is going to last I am unsure.

I am also unsure if I may be able to get my local chemist to get it in for me or whether it needs to come from an approved compounding chemist, solely in Victoria.

 

So the processes have been started. The dr and the prepaid TGA approvals have cost me $550 so far (that's without the script itself), so let's see how much more it's gonna cost

When I have any further info I will let you all know.

 

Just thought others maybe interested

Merl1n

[MongyMan]

So the cost is starting to come down a bit at least.

So a smoker going through a $50 a week which would be conservative for most here would cost around how much?

 

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It is free if you grow your own outdoor as you were...same for 100x or 10000x that amount.......

 

The current system is a scam no mater how cheap they say they are "gunna" make it......

 

Patients before profits isn't a concept government or greedy pharm companies understand because they are arseholes.

 

And NO....... legal medical wont lead to legal rec it will do the opposite......

 

Glad your hubby will still be getting meds but be under no illusions Aqua.....they came and stole your medicine just so they can sell it to you instead at inflated prices.....no matter how you look at it you are still being royally screwed.

[pedro de pacas]

If only everyone would stop voting for the government stnuc around the world, humanity might get some freedom in life, even if we have to fight for it 

[pedro de pacas]

You are only voting for your own enslavement 

[Aqua420]

It is free if you grow your own outdoor as you were...same for 100x or 10000x that amount.......

 

The current system is a scam no mater how cheap they say they are "gunna" make it......

 

Patients before profits isn't a concept government or greedy pharm companies understand because they are arseholes.

 

And NO....... legal medical wont lead to legal rec it will do the opposite......

 

Glad your hubby will still be getting meds but be under no illusions Aqua.....they came and stole your medicine just so they can sell it to you instead at inflated prices.....no matter how you look at it you are still being royally screwed.

4 containers of seeds taken, 3 show up on the report.

Well looks like the boys in blue are sending those to the government to grow then sell back at at least 700% markup....

If NSW follows the ACT shit yet ill grow again but that's a big if they do.

Can't see Qld following the ACT unless he'll freezes over.

 

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[merl1n]

So the cost is starting to come down a bit at least.

So a smoker going through a $50 a week which would be conservative for most here would cost around how much?

 

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$50/week?? Depending on all the variables of "what ya get for ya $50?"

Today at $185 for 5grams, an ounce would cost approx. $1050    

Or around $16,800 a pound, now, wouldn't that be nice

Edited March 14, 2020 by merl1n

[merl1n]

Is it possible to get more grams at a time so it could be cheaper?

 

 

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Not that I'm aware of uplifted. Now this maybe due to the supplier of the medication having a set size. It may be govt regulation. Or it maybe the specific pharmacy who fill the script. I'm not sure, but 5gms is the size of the container I get prescribed.

 

Merl1n

[pedro de pacas]

You all wanted medical cannabis, and now ya sooking about the price 

what the fuck did you expect, free pot?

 

grow ya own (discreetly), make your own medicine, , and keep ya mouth shut about it 

 

help ya fucked up mates/family if you trust them tho, don't be a tnuc about it

 

[merl1n]

Whose sooking?? I'm just giving other's the info. Some have been asking for the info, well here it is. Warts and all.

 

"don't be a tnuc about it" Now that's a bit rich 

[pedro de pacas]

   

[merl1n]

... I hear that hydroponic herb is very dangerous

 

Ohh didn't you know, herbs as bad as heroin          

 

That's often the opinion if you listen to the wrong person.(Including some doctors. "You want opiates? Here, have them by the boxful". "Ohh You want canna??? ohh, nahh, I can't approve of THAT...")

Edited March 14, 2020 by merl1n