Qualifying conditions in Louisiana

No home cultivation. All cannabis grown by LSU AgCenter and Southern University AgCenter, distributed through pharmacies. 30-day supply limit. 18+ qualifying conditions.

How to apply in Louisiana

1
Find a licensed physician
Visit any Louisiana-licensed physician. Louisiana allows any physician to recommend medical marijuana — there is no special registration required for prescribers.
2
Get your recommendation
The physician evaluates your condition and enters a recommendation into the state prescription monitoring program. There is no state card — the recommendation serves as your authorization.
3
Visit a licensed pharmacy
Louisiana is unique — medical marijuana is only dispensed through licensed pharmacies, not dispensaries. Bring your government ID; the pharmacy verifies your recommendation in the state system.

Official resource

Louisiana Medical Marijuana

Start with your state's own official program information.

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Costs in Louisiana

State application fee: Free
Renewal fee: Free
Physician evaluation: $150–$300
Card validity: 12 months

Timeline

Find a licensed physician: 1 day
Get your recommendation: 1 day
Visit a licensed pharmacy: 1 day

Renewal

Medical cannabis cards in Louisiana are valid for 12 months. The renewal fee is Free.

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Questions people in Louisiana ask

Does Louisiana have a medical marijuana program?: Yes. Louisiana legalized medical marijuana in 2015 and the program became operational in 2019. The Louisiana Department of Health administers the program. Louisiana is one of the few states where only pharmacies (not dispensaries) can sell medical cannabis.
What conditions qualify for medical marijuana in Louisiana?: Louisiana has one of the broadest qualifying condition lists in the country. Any debilitating condition that a physician believes could be treated with medical marijuana qualifies. There is no restricted list of conditions — it is entirely at the physician's discretion.
How much does a Louisiana medical marijuana recommendation cost?: Louisiana does not charge a state registration fee — there is no card. Patients receive a physician recommendation which is entered into the state prescription monitoring program. Physician visits typically cost between $150 and $250.
What forms of medical marijuana are available in Louisiana?: Louisiana permits tinctures, capsules, topicals, transdermal patches, metered-dose inhalers, edibles, and raw or smokable flower (approved in 2022). Vaporization products are also available. All products are sold exclusively through licensed pharmacies.