Information for Patients / Parents and Legal Guardians
A patient, parent or legal guardian may possess medical cannabis, as defined in §54.1-3408.3 of the Code of Virginia who has been issued a valid written certification from a physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner eligible to issue such certification. If desired, a patient, parent or legal guardian may register with the Board of Pharmacy to obtain an optional physical medical cannabis card.
For directions on how to register, please review the “How to Obtain Medical Cannabis” document listed below. To register, please go here: https://patients.va.biotr.ac/.
Questions may be directed to: cbd@dhp.virginia.gov.
See Also:
How to Obtain Medical Cannabis - Sept 27, 2023 (pdf)
E-Notice: Medical Cannabis: Updated Information - June 29, 2023
E-Notice: Currently Registered Medical Cannabis Patients: Updated Information - June 30, 2022 (pdf)
E-Notice: Pending Patient, Parent, Legal Guardian Applicant Information - June 30, 2022 (pdf)
FAQ's for Patients and Parents
E-Notice: Medical Cannabis: Updated Information - July 1, 2021 (pdf)
E-Notice: Cannabis Dispensary Openings - November 30, 2020 (pdf)
E-Notice: Cannabis Dispensary Opening - October 16, 2020 (pdf)
E-Notice: Cannabidiol Oil/THC-A Oil: Updated Information for Patients - July 12, 2019 (pdf)