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P787: Medical Cannabis Program

What We Do

The Medical Cannabis Program (MCP) was created in 2007 under the Lynn and Erin Compassionate Use Act (the Act). The purpose of this Act is to allow the beneficial use of medical cannabis in a regulated system for alleviating symptoms caused by debilitating medical conditions. New Mexicans with a diagnosed qualifying medical condition are eligible to participate in the Program.

Who We Serve

The Program serves New Mexicans with qualifying medical conditions diagnosed by a health care provider. There are currently 21 qualifying medical conditions:

  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
  • Cancer
  • Crohn’s Disease
  • Epilepsy/Seizure Disorder
  • Glaucoma
  • Hepatitis C Infection currently receiving antiviral treatment (proof of current anti-viral treatment required)
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Huntington’s Disease
  • Hospice Care
  • Inclusion Body Myositis
  • Intractable Nausea/Vomiting
  • Inflammatory autoimmune-mediated arthritis
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Damage to the nervous tissue of the spinal cord, with objective neurological indication of intractable spasticity (proof required)
  • Painful Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Parkinson’s disease
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Severe Chronic Pain
  • Severe Anorexia/Cachexia
  • Spasmodic Torticollis (Cervical Dystonia)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

How We Impact

The Program enables the provision of compassionate care for people that have certain illnesses who prefer to use cannabis to alleviate symptoms related to their diagnosis.

Budget

FY18 OPERATING BUDGET: $2,750,000

  • Other State Funds: $2,750,000

Accomplishments

During the third quarter of FY 18, some of MCP accomplishments include:

  • Statewide launch of new patient applications in fillable PDF format, allowing patients to type, print and sign their applications for submittal;
  • Educational presentations and outreach activities to 17 agencies (including Adult Protective Services staff in key locations of the state, City of Santa Fe Planning and Zoning officials, medical providers, and patients) reaching approximately 740 individuals; and
  • Customer Service Training for internal employees.

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