Patient Registration Process

A patient must be registered on the Cannabis for Medical Use Register (CMUR) before being prescribed medical cannabis under MCAP. The Consultant Neurologist / Oncologist must make an application to register the patient on the Cannabis for Medical Use Register. The HSE Cannabis for Medical Use Register Application form must be completed by the prescribing medical consultant and the patient/parent/guardian.

Registration Application Steps

Step 1:Email: pcrs.exemptmed@hse.ie to request a (CMUR) application form

Step 2:Complete the application form with the patient/parent/guardian and return to the PCRS (The consultant completes Part 1 and the patient or guardian completes Part 2)

Step 3:Within 48 hours the CMUR number will be provided to the prescribing consultant and a CMUR prescription book

Step 4:A patient prescription will be registered by the HSE through the Drug Payment Scheme and an Admin Code applied

The patient's CMUR number must be included on all subsequent prescriptions. Note that prescribing cannabis under the MCAP must be done using the official CMUR Prescription Form, which is pre-printed with the CMUR number. Standard prescription pads are not permitted for these products.

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