THE Western Australian government is making it easier for people to access medicinal cannabis.
The government will allow GPs to prescribe the medication without the need for a referral to a specialist, bringing WA into line with NSW, Queensland and Victoria.
“Medicinal cannabis is often prescribed as a drug of last resort for people who are suffering and in terrible pain,” Health Minister Roger Cook said on Tuesday.
“This announcement underpins the government’s commitment to putting patients first.”
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