Louisiana Medical Marijuana Doctors Online: Your Path to Certification
Louisiana has a unique approach to medical cannabis - using a prescription-based model rather than traditional recommendation cards. With $0 state registration fee and broad physician discretion, getting access to medical marijuana is straightforward. MMJ.com connects you with Louisiana-licensed physicians through our convenient telehealth platform.
Louisiana's Unique Prescription System
Unlike most states, Louisiana treats medical marijuana like a prescription medication:
Key Features:
- Prescription Model: Doctors write prescriptions, not recommendations
- Doctor Faxes to Your Pharmacy: You choose the pharmacy, doctor sends certification directly
- $0 State Fee: No registration or card fee for patients
- Pharmacy Dispensaries: Products dispensed at licensed marijuana pharmacies
- Telehealth Permitted: Evaluations can be done via secure video
- Physician Discretion: Doctors can prescribe for any debilitating condition
- No Card Required: Your certification at the pharmacy is your authorization
Why Choose a Louisiana MMJ Doctor from MMJ.com?
Key Advantages:
- Louisiana Medical Board Licensed: Active, unrestricted medical license
- Authorized Prescriber: Registered to prescribe therapeutic marijuana
- Telehealth Certified: Louisiana permits telemedicine evaluations
- Same-Day Appointments: Flexible scheduling 7 days a week
- $0 State Fee: No registration cost
- 100% Money-Back Guarantee: Full refund if you don't qualify
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Louisiana Qualifying Conditions
Louisiana has expanded its program significantly. Qualifying conditions include:
Specifically Named Conditions:
- Cancer
- HIV/AIDS
- Cachexia/Wasting Syndrome
- Seizure Disorders
- Epilepsy
- Spasticity
- Crohn's Disease
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Parkinson's Disease
- Glaucoma
- Severe Muscle Spasms
- Intractable Pain
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
Physician Discretion: Louisiana law allows physicians to prescribe for "any condition a physician deems debilitating to an individual patient." This gives doctors significant flexibility.
How Louisiana Evaluations Work
Step 1: Create Your MMJ.com Account (5 minutes)
Register and complete a medical intake questionnaire.
Step 2: Schedule Your Telehealth Consultation
Choose a convenient appointment time.
Step 3: Video Evaluation with a LA-Licensed Physician (10-15 minutes)
Connect via secure video:
- Verify your identity with Louisiana ID
- Discuss your condition and symptoms
- Learn about medical cannabis options
- Receive prescription decision
Step 4: Physician Submits Certification to Your Pharmacy
If approved, your doctor faxes a certification directly to the licensed marijuana pharmacy of your choice. You select which pharmacy you want to use, and the doctor sends your certification there.
Step 5: Visit Your Chosen Marijuana Pharmacy
Once your certification is received by the pharmacy, you can visit to purchase your medication. No separate registration, card, or additional paperwork is needed - your certification on file at the pharmacy is your authorization!
Louisiana Medical Marijuana Costs
| Service | MMJ.com Fee | State Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Patient | $149.99 | $0 | $149.99 |
| Renewal | $149.99 | $0 | $149.99 |
Total Cost: Just $149.99 - Louisiana has no state registration fees!
For Physicians: How to Become a Medical Marijuana Prescriber in Louisiana
Are you a Louisiana-licensed physician interested in prescribing therapeutic marijuana? The Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners oversees physician participation.
Eligibility Requirements
Licensure Requirements:
- Hold an active, unrestricted license to practice medicine in Louisiana
- Be licensed as an MD (Medical Doctor) or DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)
- Be in good standing with the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
- Have valid DEA registration
Eligible Provider Types:
- Medical Doctors (MD)
- Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Prescribing Therapeutic Marijuana in Louisiana
Louisiana uses a prescription model rather than recommendations:
Prescription Requirements:
- Establish Physician-Patient Relationship: Conduct thorough evaluation
- Confirm Qualifying Condition: Diagnose a qualifying or debilitating condition
- Determine Therapeutic Benefit: Conclude marijuana would benefit patient
- Patient Selects Pharmacy: Patient chooses their preferred licensed marijuana pharmacy
- Fax Certification to Pharmacy: Doctor submits certification fax directly to the patient's chosen pharmacy
- Specify Details: Include dosing, duration, and product recommendations
Louisiana's Prescription Model:
- Prescription, Not Recommendation: Marijuana treated like other medications
- Fax to Patient's Pharmacy: Doctor faxes certification to the pharmacy the patient chooses
- Telehealth Permitted: Evaluations can be via secure video
- Broad Discretion: Can prescribe for "any debilitating condition"
- Pharmacy Dispensing: Patients fill prescriptions at licensed marijuana pharmacies
Resources for Louisiana Physicians
- Louisiana Board of Medical Examiners: lsbme.la.gov
- Louisiana Board of Pharmacy: pharmacy.la.gov
- Louisiana State Medical Society: lsms.org
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Louisiana different from other states?
Louisiana uses a prescription model rather than recommendations and cards. Your prescription is your authorization to purchase at licensed pharmacies.
Do I need a medical marijuana card in Louisiana?
No card is required. Your prescription in the state system authorizes you to purchase from licensed marijuana pharmacies.
Where can I fill my prescription?
Louisiana has licensed marijuana pharmacies that can dispense therapeutic marijuana. These are separate from regular pharmacies.
Start Your Louisiana Journey Today
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Questions? Contact us at 1-888-MMJ-8178.
Content verified as of December 15, 2025 Sources: Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners, Louisiana Board of Pharmacy, Louisiana Revised Statutes