Illinois officials have added two new qualifying conditions for the state’s medical marijuana program.
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced on Tuesday that patients with sickle cell disease and polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) with chronic pain can now qualify for legal access to medical cannabis, with a doctor’s recommendation.
IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra approved the conditions following a review by the Medical Cannabis Advisory Board.
“Medical cannabis can provide relief for people living with certain debilitating conditions,” he said. “IDPH reviews petitions carefully using expert opinion and the most up to date evidence to make decisions that best serve Illinois residents. We look forward to working with our medical providers to ensure safe, appropriate access for individuals struggling with these newly approved conditions.”
With the two new additions, Illinois now has 58 medical cannabis qualifying conditions.
The move comes about two weeks after the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) posted a new form that recreational marijuana dispensaries can file in order to get permission to begin selling medical cannabis, which is taxed at a much lower rate than adult-use products.
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