FAQ's

No, not all chemists can dispense prescription plant based therapy products.

To dispense a prescription for a plant based therapy, a chemist must

• Verify the patient has a valid script
• Verify the prescribing doctor is appropriately licensed to prescribe the product
• Verify the TGA has approved the product being prescribed
• Verify with the regulating state or territory for any compliance or legislation for the dispensing of the medicine

In Australia it is illegal to operate plant, machinery or operate a car with THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol) in your body system.
This is regardless of whether it is a medically prescribed plant based therapy or a recreational pursuit.

Police in all states of Australia can conduct roadside saliva tests capable of detecting THC. A positive test for THC can result in loss of license, license suspension, fines, criminal records and potential loss of employment.

Some medicinal products are CBD only and you may be able to drive as long as you are not impaired physically or mentally.

In South Australia a select group of state government members are actively looking into how laws can be potentially updated to recognise the role of responsibly used prescription based natural therapies.

In Australia plant based therapy products are a controlled substance. To be prescribed these products you must first have had a consultation with a Doctor that is licensed to prescribe controlled substances.

To begin this process consider a telephone consultation with telehealth prescriber such as telegreenmedical.com.

Patient Health is at the forefront for all prescribing doctors and plant based medical therapy dispensaries such as us at Purples Dispensary. Your Doctor will conduct a thorough screening to make sure you are eligible for plant based medications and that there are no contra-indicators which need to be further explored prior to creating a script for your treatment.

The Endocannabinoid System (ECS) is a series of chemical signals and responses playing a crucial role in the functions of sleep, pain, inflammation and emotional processing.

The key components of the ECS are

• Endocannabinoids. These are neurotransmitter molecules produced naturally within the body. Many of these are found in the brain and in immune system responses.
• Cannabinoid Receptors. These are proteins which bind to the endocannabinoid molecules
• Enzymes. These are responsible for synthesising (using) and removal of the endocannabinoids.

The Key Functions of the ECS:

• Regulate physiological processes to assist with maintaining homeostasis.
• A key role in transmitting signals for pain management and inflammation.
• Influences mood, learning, memory, sleep, appetite, immune response and motor control.

Through a complex network of naturally produced stimulus and response the ECS balances and regulates bodily function for efficiency and smooth operation.

Plant based therapies (Medical CBD) acts like a regulatory switch assisting to fine tune the Endocannabinoid System (ECS) to improve overall health and improve body function.

CBD within the ECS system does not directly engage with CB1 and CB2 receptors (THC does this). It operates within the ECS by  influencing ‘Anandamide’ (AEA) , an endocannabinoid produced naturally within the body. By tuning the ECS, CBD can influence physiological functions such as pain perception, sleep, inflammation and mood regulation.

It is important to note that in Australia plant based therapies are a controlled substance and must be prescribed by an appropriately trained doctor. If you would like to consult with a plant based therapy prescribing doctor consider a telephone consultation with telehealth prescriber such as telegreenmedical.com.