According to the Barbados Medicinal Cannabis Industry Act, 2019 the parent or guardian of a patient who is a minor shall obtain a certificate in writing from a medical practitioner certifying that the use of medicinal cannabis is necessary in the case of that minor, and the parent or guardian shall consent in writing to the use of medicinal cannabis for the treatment of the minor. The Act also states that a parent or legal guardian of a patient who is a minor shall be deemed to be the caregiver for that minor unless that parent or legal guardian designates another person, or a person is designated by an order of the Court. Any person who is under the age of 18 years shall not be designated as a caregiver.
No.
Below are two major concerns regarding smoking medicinal cannabis.
- Firstly, smoking is a particularly harmful way of taking medicinal cannabis, mainly because it poses comparable risks for bronchitis and lung cancer, as is the smoking of cigarettes. Smoking medicinal cannabis is not permitted by local or international Health authorities.
- Secondly, approved medicines used in Barbados are produced under strict conditions to ensure efficacy and safety. It is important that medical doctors know that medicines have been tested and are standardized by dose and therapeutic response. This means doctors can monitor the effects of the drug and doses can be adjusted according to a patient’s needs.
It is understood that smoked cannabis will not be prescribed in Barbados because smoked plant products will not satisfy governmental requirements.
No, the card allows you to transport from the medical/therapeutic facility to your home with what has been prescribed for you.
One year.
Two to three days.
Yes, you can reapply.
At the Barbados Medicinal Cannabis Licensing Authority.
Yes, once you are eligible based on the requirements outlined by the doctor.
Yes, after the year, it is required that you go through the application process again.
In circumstances where a prescription by a medical practitioner requires repeated usage over a period of 3 months, a pharmacy or therapeutic facility shall not dispense to that patient more than 30-day supply of individual does at a time.
The overall cost is BBD $110.
The cost is BBD $50.
It provides legal proof that a patient is authorized and use medicinal cannabis under the supervision of a licensed medical practitioner. The card protects patients form legal penalties related to cannabis possession, as long as they’re using it in accordance with the law and medical guidance