FAQ

Frequently asked questions and answers

Get a Card / FAQ

FAQ

Frequently asked questions and answers

Get a card – FAQ

Charlotte Marijuana Doctor is a clinic in Charlotte, North Carolina, committed to helping patients obtain medical marijuana cards through face-to-face evaluations with licensed physicians.

We assist with medical evaluations, recommendation orders, and entry into the North Carolina state medical marijuana registry, enabling patients to receive a medical marijuana card.

Currently, medical marijuana is not legal in North Carolina until later this year 2023. However, patients who have a medical marijuana card from licensed marijuana doctors, such as Charlotte Marijuana Doctor, can begin to purchase medical marijuana medications from state-approved pharmacies in North Carolina once the program kicks off later.

Patients who are looking to get a marijuana card in North Carolina will need a state ID and a physician issued certification that states you have been qualified for a cannabis card. If you do not have a state ID you will need to upload documentation on the states website to prove your residency status in North Carolina. If you need any assistance contact Charlotte Marijuana Doctor and we will assist every step of the way.

 

No, your primary care doctor cannot prescribe medical marijuana in North Carolina unless they are licensed. Only state-approved marijuana doctors, such as Charlotte Marijuana Doctor, can prescribe medical marijuana. 

Yes, there is no age limit for a medical marijuana card in the State of North Carolina – minors can also have it. However, they can only obtain it with two doctor opinions and parental consent.

If the doctor deems your medical conditions do not qualify for the medical marijuana program in North Carolina, you will not be charged for the appointment. Charlotte Marijuana Doctor has a 99% approval rating contact us to schedule an appointment today. 

In North Carolina, there aren’t yet any guidelines for renewing your medical marijuana license. As the law is expected to change, we’ll hopefully have further insight on the matter soon.

Other than the consultation fee for your face-to-face visit with one of our doctors, you’ll have to submit a license application fee. This fee has not yet been defined for North Carolina.

Yes — technically, you can have a concealed weapons license and a medical marijuana card in North Carolina. But according to federal law, medical cannabis patients are prohibited from actually purchasing firearms.

It’s not clear whether health insurance plans will cover medical cannabis in the state. When medical marijuana is fully legalized in North Carolina, insurance companies will hopefully clarify whether they will cover medical cannabis and appointments with licensed doctors.

The qualifying conditions include, but are not limited to, ADHD, anxiety, arthritis, cancer, chronic pain, PTSD, migraine headaches, insomnia, and fibromyalgia. For the full list of conditions, visit our qualifying conditions page on our website.

The process includes three steps:
• Book an appointment with our certified medical marijuana doctor.
• Attend a face-to-face evaluation, where your condition will be assessed.
• Once approved, you’ll be entered into the state registry and can obtain your medical marijuana card.

• Doctor evaluation fee: $199 annually.
• North Carolina state ID card fee: $99 annually.

Yes, patients must see a doctor annually to keep their recommendation orders active. The state ID also requires an annual renewal.