Get Medication
Overview
A Medicinal Cannabis Card in Barbados is an official authorization that confirms a patient has been approved by a licensed medical practitioner to use cannabis for specific medical conditions. Individuals must be 18 years or older to apply.
Get A Card
For the first time, patients can NOW apply online for a Medical Canabis Card—quickly and easily—making access to treatment more convenient than ever. The port guides you through each step of the Application Process. The Barbados Medicinal Cannabis Licensing Authority (BMCLA) ensures that consumer safety remains the top priority.
View the requirements for Citizens and Non-Citizens
Please Note: All patients will NOT be eligible for medicinal cannabis.
How to Register for your Card?
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Document Verification
The patient will upload a copy of their ID/Passport for verification.
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Payment & Submission to Doctor
Upon submission of your financial details through the online application, your application will be forwarded to the Doctor of your choice for their recommendation.
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Recommendation Issuance
The doctor conducts the evaluation. If the patient is deemed eligible, a prescription will be issued and sent via email. If the patient is not eligible, a notification will be sent via email.
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Submission to BMCLA
The information is submitted to the Barbados Medicinal Cannabis Licensing Authority for printing of the Meds card.
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Meds Card Retrieval Options
The cards can be retrieved at the office of the Barbados Medicinal Cannabis Licensing Authority (BMCLA), Island Therapeutics and Island Naturals.
Get A Prescription
Patients in Barbados can only access medicinal cannabis through a prescription issued by a licensed medical practitioner. This prescription must be filled by a licensed pharmacist, who is legally permitted to dispense medicinal cannabis only upon submission of a valid prescription and a form of identification by the patient or, where applicable, a caregiver.
Cannabis may be prescribed for a range of medical conditions, based on an assessment between the patient and their doctor.Complete Eveluation Form
Our portal will guide you through the process of obtaining a prescription, including access to a list of approved doctors to choose from.
Get StartedEvaluation by Doctor
Upon submission of the evaluation form, it will be evaluated by a doctor of your choice.
Please note that only if the doctor determines that medicinal cannabis is an appropriate treatment will they issue a recommendation.
Approval & Issuance
Once approved, a prescription is issued and can be filled by a licensed pharmacist upon presentation of valid identification.
Patients can then obtain medicinal cannabis through a licensed therapeutic facility, dispensary, or pharmacy.
Registered Doctors & Facilities
Explore the approved list of registered doctors and therapeutic facilities on the island.Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but only under strict medical supervision and with parental or guardian consent.
According to the Barbados Medicinal Cannabis Industry Act, 2019 the parent or guardian of a patient who is a minor shall obtain a certificate in writing from a medical practitioner certifying that the use of medicinal cannabis is necessary in the case of that minor, and the parent or guardian shall consent in writing to the use of medicinal cannabis for the treatment of the minor.
The Act also states that a parent or legal guardian of a patient who is a minor shall be deemed to be the caregiver for that minor unless that parent or legal guardian designates another person, or a person is designated by an order of the Court. Any person who is under the age of 18 years shall not be designated as a caregiver.
No. The Barbados Medical Cannabis Card is only valid in Barbados.
No public consumption of cannabis is prohibited, even with a medicinal cannabis card. The forms of medicinal cannabis that can be used are tablet, capsule, liquid, gas, oil paste, spray, gelatin and vape (oil or dry flower – only available form a therapeutic facility).
No. There are legal possession limits. Patients must adhere to the prescribed dosage and quantity as recommended by their doctor
The card is valid for one year, after which it must be renewed.
Processing times may vary, but typically it takes two to three business days after a doctor’s recommendation and successful application.
Yes, you can reapply. However, approval is based on a doctor’s recommendation.
The cards are picked up at the Barbados Medicinal Cannabis Licensing Authority, Island Naturals or Island Therapeutics.
Yes, non-citizens may apply, provided they meet the eligibility criteria and receive a recommendation from a registered Barbadian doctor.
Yes, renewal requires re-submission through the official portal, including an updated doctor’s recommendation.
Dosage is determined by the prescribing doctor based on the patient’s medical condition and needs. In circumstances where a prescription by a medical practitioner requires repeated usage over a period of 3 months, a pharmacy or therapeutic facility shall not dispense to that patient more than 30-day supply of individual does at a time.
The overall cost is BBD$100.
Renewal and replacement fees are separate and may differ. The cost is approximately BBD $50.
The card allows eligible patients to legally access and use medical cannabis in Barbados under the guidance of a registered medical practitioner. The card protects patients form legal penalties related to cannabis possession, as long as they’re using it in accordance with the law and medical guidance.