Recommending Cannabis in Wisconsin
Licensed physicians in Wisconsin can obtain an investigational drug permit to dispense cannabidiol in non-psychoactive forms. Alternatively, physicians can provide a patient with official documentation that states that the individual is authorized to possess non-psychoactive forms of cannabis to treat a seizure disorder. This section includes an overview of state requirements for recommending physicians and links to necessary forms.
Physicians
- May dispense certain forms of cannabis with investigational drug permit
- May provide official documentation to patients diagnosed with seizure disorders
to authorize use and possession of CBD-only cannabis - May not authorize the use of cannabis that could produce a psychoactive effect
- May not authorize the use of cannabis as a treatment for any medical condition other than a seizure disorder
Resources for Physicians
Wisconsin Controlled Substances Board
FDA Investigational New Drug (IND) Application
Access to Investigational Drugs
FDA Guidance - Expanded Access to Investigational Drugs for Treatment Use - Qs & As
FDA Guidance - Charging for Investigational Drugs Under an IND - Qs & As