For Immediate Release – January 9, 2025
IDPH Approves New Conditions for Treatment with Medical Cannabis
Four conditions were approved following advisory board review; first new conditions added to state list since 2019
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has approved four conditions to be added to the list of medical issues that may be treated with medical cannabis. The four newly approved conditions are endometriosis, ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids, and female orgasmic disorder. The approval by IDPH Director, Dr. Sameer Vohra, comes following a thorough review by the Medical Cannabis Advisory Board (MCAB) and IDPH staff.
Under Illinois law, the Director reviews petition requests to add conditions to the approved list. The Director considers available scientific analysis and medical literature to determine whether medical cannabis would be an appropriate treatment for each condition.
“Medical cannabis has been shown to offer an effective means of relief from a variety of debilitating medical conditions and symptoms,” said Vohra. “IDPH reviews petitions carefully using expert opinion and the most up to date evidence to make decisions that best serve Illinois residents. IDPH looks forward to working with our medical providers to ensure appropriate access for individuals struggling with these newly approved conditions.”
The latest conditions approved for treatment with medical cannabis are:
The order adding the four new conditions is effective immediately, and providers are now able to begin certifying patients with those conditions for treatment with medical cannabis.
The four approvals mark the first expansion since 2019 of the list of conditions that can be treated with medical cannabis. Those four newly added conditions bring the total to 56. You can find the current list of eligible conditions at Debilitating Conditions (illinois.gov).
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