Medical Cannabis in Sydney, Australia

Medical Cannabis in Sydney, Australia

Sydney is home to Australia's largest medical cannabis patient population. Under the TGA framework, authorised prescribers and approved clinics can legally supply TGA-approved medicinal cannabis products to registered patients. No recreational cannabis is available.

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Australian Legal Status: Medical cannabis is legal under federal TGA legislation since 2016. Recreational cannabis is illegal in all Australian states and territories. All cannabis products require a valid prescription from a TGA Authorised Prescriber.

Medical Cannabis Locations in Sydney

Sydney Cannabis Clinic

CBD

Medical Cannabis Clinic

TGA Wellness Sydney

Surry Hills

Medical Dispensary

Releaf Medical Sydney

Newtown

Medical Cannabis Clinic

Greenleaf Clinic Sydney

Bondi

Cannabis Clinic

Medleaf Sydney

Parramatta

Medical Dispensary

Cannatonic Clinic

Chatswood

Medical Cannabis Clinic

Sydney Green Clinic

Marrickville

Medical Dispensary

NSW Health Cannabis Centre

North Sydney

Medical Cannabis Centre

Frequently Asked Questions

Is cannabis legal in Sydney?

Recreational cannabis is illegal in New South Wales. Medical cannabis has been legal since 2016 under federal TGA legislation. Patients require a valid prescription from an authorised prescriber or via the Therapeutic Goods Administration Special Access Scheme. Possession without a valid prescription remains a criminal offence.

How do I get a medical cannabis prescription in Sydney?

Speak to a GP or specialist who is a TGA Authorised Prescriber, or access the Special Access Scheme online via a telehealth platform. You will need a qualifying medical condition. Many Sydney clinics now specialise in medical cannabis assessments and can issue prescriptions within days.

Can tourists access medical cannabis in Sydney?

Tourists cannot obtain Australian medical cannabis prescriptions without an Australian Medicare provider number. Visitors holding valid overseas medical cannabis prescriptions may apply for import permits via the TGA, but this is a complex process best initiated well before travel.