Your online medical cannabis clinic in Quebec.
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.
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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 intoxicating; CBD generally is not. Their effects, risks and level of evidence vary by symptom, dose and person. Some plans use one or the other, or combine them in a ratio selected with the 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.
Understand chronic pain →Anxiety & stress
Everyday anxiety and stress that affects your quality of life and daily functioning.
Understand anxiety and cannabis →Sleep & insomnia
Trouble falling or staying asleep when other approaches haven't helped.
Understand sleep and cannabis →Crohn's disease
Symptoms such as abdominal pain, appetite or sleep, without replacing treatment that controls inflammation.
Understand Crohn’s disease →Reducing opioid use
A reduction plan must be guided by the prescriber; never change an opioid or other medication on your own.
Nausea & appetite
Nausea or appetite-loss symptoms the practitioner assesses case by case, considering their cause and current treatments.
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
Format choice considers your goals, medications, desired onset and duration. No format is universally best.
Oils
A dropper or label helps measure an amount, but absorption and effects can vary with formulation, food and the individual.
Read the oils guide →Dried flower
Inhaled effects generally begin sooner than ingested effects. Health Canada advises against smoking, and vaporizing also carries risks.
Compare vaporizing and smoking →Capsules & more
A capsule provides a predetermined amount per unit. Ingested products take longer to begin and their short-term effects can be less predictable.
Compare capsules and edibles →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
Cannabis can cause drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, appetite changes, anxiety or trouble concentrating, among other effects. Severity varies, and higher cannabinoid amounts may increase some risks. Start only according to the plan established with the practitioner, report concerning effects and never drive while impaired. Keep products out of children's reach.
Official sources on products and safety
See whether a clinical assessment is the next step
Leave only your first name, email address, phone number and best time to reach you. Requests received during business hours get a same-day callback. No sensitive medical information is requested here. A prescription is never guaranteed and depends on the practitioner's assessment.
Do I need a referral from my family doctor?
Is medical cannabis legal in Canada?
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Leave us your contact details or call us. It's confidential and no obligation.
Prescriptions are subject to a practitioner's clinical evaluation. For adults of legal age. Emergency: 911.
