Get Your Louisiana Medical Marijuana Card

get your Louisiana medical marijuana card

Did you know that you can see a licensed medical marijuana doctor completely online for the Louisiana Medical Marijuana Program? As of August 1st, 2022, the Louisiana Department of Health has authorized the use of patients to conduct a telemedicine evaluation in order to get their medical marijuana card. Now you may be wondering “How do I get a medical marijuana card in Louisiana?”

To get your Louisiana medical marijuana card, you must first speak with a doctor. Then, the doctor will register you with the state once you have been approved. To become a Louisiana medical marijuana patient, you can first talk with one of our doctors to see if you qualify.

Our doctors are specially certified to be medical marijuana doctors in Louisiana. We will also help you with any questions you may have along the way!

Qualifying Medical Conditions for a Louisiana Medical Marijuana Card:

Louisiana allows its physicians to use discretion to recommend medical marijuana for any debilitating medical condition within their range of expertise. You do not need to have medical records but it can make it easier for your doctor to qualify you. That being said, Here are some conditions that may qualify you for the program:

  • Cancer
  • Glaucoma
  • Alzheimer’s Disease
  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
  • Huntington’s Disease
  • Lewy Body Dementia
  • Motor Neuron Disease
  • Parkinson’s Disease
  • Spinal Muscular Atrophy
  • HIV / AIDS
  • Cachexia or Wasting Syndrome
  • Seizure Disorders
  • Epilepsy
  • Spasticity
  • Severe Muscle Spasms
  • Intractable Pain
  • Crohn’s Disease
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • PTSD
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Concussion diagnosed by a physician
  • Chronic Pain associated with fibromyalgia or Sickle Cell Disease
  • Any Condition for which a patient is receiving hospice care or palliative care
  • Any condition not otherwise specified in this Subparagraph that a physician, in his medical opinion, considers debilitating to an individual patient and is qualified through his medical education and training to treat

What Do I Need To Apply For My Medical Marijuana Card?

To become a medical marijuana patient in the state of Louisiana, you will need the following documents to provide proof of residency:

  • Copy of drivers license
  • State ID
  • Vehicle registration
  • Voter’s registration
  • Correspondence from another state agency with current date or a current car insurance bill

You must also submit a completed online patient intake form. If you are under 18, you will need a completed and signed form with a designated legal guardian as the primary caregiver or authorized purchaser. The caregiver must also fill out the intake form with the patients license number. The patient will receive this once their application is approved.

In Louisiana, the state does not require patients to register or receive a physical medical marijuana card. Your doctor will fax your patient certification to the dispensary of your choice.

Documentation Needed To Visit A Pharmacy:

You’ll need to provide one of the following (unexpired) to prove your identity when you go to pick up your medication at the dispensary you have chosen:

  • Louisiana Driver’s License
  • Louisiana State ID Card
  • Any Valid State ID
  • Any US Government ID (Military Card, US Passport, etc.)

Talk to our doctors to get your Louisiana medical marijuana card online

Simply visit prestodoctor.com to schedule your secure video chat appointment and talk to one of our board-certified doctors to get your medical marijuana recommendation letter. We generally have same-day appointments available, or you can schedule an appointment in the future.

After you are approved by one of our doctors:

Once the doctor approves you for medical cannabis, we will send a signed healthcare practitioner certification. We will send this after your appointment is completed directly to your dispensary of choice for you. There are currently 9 dispensaries in the state that you will be able to choose from. They are known as medical marijuana pharmacy in Louisiana.

This signed form from our doctor will serve as your official medical marijuana registration. It allows you the ability to purchase cannabis products at your “Marijuana Pharmacy” (Dispensary) of choice. From here, you will be able to buy medical marijuana products in Louisiana with your new medical marijuana certification.

When visiting your pharmacy of choice, the pharmacy will require both your:

  • Completed Physician Written Certification (the dispensary should have this information from your physician)
  • Physical ID or Photocopy of your Driver’s License / ID card

It is important to note, that your Name and Address on the application with the facility must match what is exactly listed on your Drivers / State ID card. Remember, to qualify for medical marijuana in Louisiana, you must have Louisiana residency. We recommend calling the dispensary of choice before your first visit to ensure the pharmacists on-site have completed your registration process for their location.

If you need help getting your electronic certification to your pharmacy of choice, we can directly email or contact your designated pharmacy for you! Remember, you will not be able to buy Louisiana medical marijuna without your mmj card.

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Updates to Louisiana Medical Marijuana Laws 2022

On August 1, 2022, the state of Louisiana enacted new laws. These include an expansion of approved pharmacies to improve access and cost for Louisiana medical cannabis patients. The laws also barr police from searching someone’s home based only on the smell of cannabis. An additional law makes it illegal to drive while consuming cannabis.