FRMedical cannabis in Canada, guided by licensed practitioners.
Start with an online clinical assessment. If medical cannabis is appropriate, a licensed practitioner issues the medical document often called a prescription and helps build a cautious treatment plan.
What is medical cannabis?
Medical cannabis refers to the use of the cannabis plant — or its compounds such as THC and CBD — under the supervision of a healthcare professional, as part of a treatment plan. Unlike recreational cannabis, it is based on a clinical evaluation, an adapted dosage and ongoing follow-up over time.
In practice, a practitioner reviews your symptoms, your history and the treatments you've already tried. If they judge medical cannabis to be a reasonable option for you, they issue a medical document setting your authorized daily amount. That document then lets you register with a Health Canada–licensed producer and order your products.
How do you get a medical cannabis prescription in Canada?
You request an assessment, meet a physician or nurse practitioner and discuss your health history, current medications and previous treatments. If the practitioner considers cannabis appropriate, they issue the medical document used to register with a federally licensed seller. A prescription is never automatic or guaranteed.
THC and CBD: what's the difference?
THC and CBD are the two most-studied compounds in cannabis. THC is responsible for the psychoactive effect and is often associated with managing pain, nausea and appetite. CBD is non-intoxicating and is more often studied for anxiety, inflammation and sleep. Most treatments combine the two in a ratio chosen by your practitioner. There is no universal dose — you typically start low and adjust gradually.
For which conditions?
Every case is unique and assessed individually. Medical cannabis is not a first-line treatment and is not right for everyone. Patients most often consult us for:
Chronic pain
Persistent pain from injury, arthritis or a long-term condition that hasn't responded to usual care.
Anxiety & stress
Everyday anxiety and stress that affects your quality of life and daily functioning.
Sleep & insomnia
Trouble falling or staying asleep when other approaches haven't helped.
Crohn's disease
Symptoms such as abdominal pain, appetite or sleep, without replacing treatment that controls inflammation.
Reducing opioids
Patients seeking to reduce reliance on opioids and medications with strong side effects.
Nausea & appetite
Symptom relief supporting appetite and comfort, assessed case by case.
This list is provided for information only and does not constitute medical advice. Only a practitioner can determine whether medical cannabis is right for you.
Formats suited to your treatment
Your practitioner guides you to the format best suited to your condition and lifestyle.
Oils
Precise, discreet dosing taken orally. Often recommended to start.
Dried flower
A traditional, faster-acting format, used as recommended by the practitioner.
Capsules & more
Capsules, edibles and topicals — for consistent dosing that's easy to fit into daily life.
Experience that helps turn an authorization into a concrete plan
Coverleaf supports the choice of THC:CBD ratio, format and authorized medical seller, followed by titration and reassessment. This experience helps structure decisions; it never replaces the practitioner's assessment or your individual response.
From application to prescription
Apply online
Fill out a short form. A member of our team calls you back to walk you through it.
Talk to a practitioner
Meet a licensed practitioner by secure video, subject to availability.
Receive your medical document
If approved, the practitioner signs the medical document commonly called a prescription. It is then used for registration with a licensed seller.
Order from a producer
We help you navigate licensed producers so you order with confidence.
What to expect from your consultation
The consultation takes place by secure video with a licensed practitioner. They review your symptoms, your diagnoses, your current medications and what you've already tried. It's also your chance to ask questions: expected effects, format, driving, possible interactions. If medical cannabis is appropriate, the practitioner sets a cautious starting point with you and a follow-up plan.
What to have on hand
- Your symptoms — how long you've had them, their intensity and their impact on daily life.
- Past treatments — medications or approaches you've already tried and how they worked.
- Current medications — so possible interactions can be checked.
- Your questions — anything you want to clarify before starting.
Is medical cannabis right for you?
Medical cannabis may be an option when usual treatments haven't been enough, but it carries precautions. It is generally not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or for people with a personal or family history of psychosis. Caution applies with heart disease, certain mental-health conditions, or when taking other medications. Only your practitioner can assess your situation.
Safety and side effects
Like any treatment, medical cannabis can cause side effects: drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, changes in appetite or concentration. Most are mild and dose-related. These risks are reduced by starting at a low dose and adjusting slowly. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how you react. Always keep your products out of the reach of children.
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Prescriptions are subject to a practitioner's clinical evaluation. For adults of legal age. Emergency: 911.