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West Virginia operates a regulated medical cannabis program for residents with qualifying medical conditions. The program is administered by the West Virginia Office of Medical Cannabis, and patients must receive certification from a qualified physician and complete the state registration process before purchasing medical cannabis from a licensed dispensary.

West Virginia established its medical cannabis program through the Medical Cannabis Act, which was enacted in 2017. The program is regulated by the West Virginia Office of Medical Cannabis.

How the Program Works

The process has a few key stages:

• Medical evaluation: Complete an evaluation with a qualified physician who reviews your medical history and condition.
• Physician certification: If the physician determines that you qualify, they provide the medical certification required for your state application.
• State registration: Submit your certification, required information, and supporting documents through the West Virginia Office of Medical Cannabis patient portal.
• Medical marijuana card: Once your application is approved, you receive your West Virginia medical marijuana card and can purchase permitted products from licensed dispensaries.

LeafyRX helps eligible West Virginia residents get started with the process online. You can complete your intake and meet with a qualified provider through a secure video evaluation. If you qualify, you receive the certification needed to continue with the state registration process.

Patient Rights and Responsibilities

Registered patients can purchase permitted medical cannabis from licensed West Virginia dispensaries and use it according to state requirements. The program does not permit recreational cannabis use or home cultivation. Medical cannabis also cannot be used in public, and patients must follow state rules when possessing or using their medicine.

Before starting, it's also useful to understand the costs involved. See our medical card costs by state for information about evaluation fees, state registration costs, and renewal fees.

West Virginia's medical cannabis program allows patients with specific qualifying medical conditions to seek certification from a qualified physician. Review the qualifying conditions list before your evaluation to better understand which conditions may be eligible.

Common Qualifying Conditions

The current page identifies several conditions that may qualify for medical cannabis treatment, including:

• Cancer
• HIV/AIDS
• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
• Parkinson's disease
• Multiple sclerosis
• Epilepsy
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Chronic pain
• Crohn's disease
• Huntington's disease
• Sickle cell anemia
• Terminal illness
• Certain other neurological conditions recognized under West Virginia law

Having one of these conditions does not automatically guarantee certification. A qualified physician must evaluate your medical history and condition and determine whether you meet the requirements for the state's medical cannabis program.

Physician Certification Matters

Your physician's evaluation is an important part of the application process. The provider reviews your condition and determines whether medical cannabis is appropriate under the program requirements. If you are certified, you can use the certification to continue with your West Virginia Office of Medical Cannabis registration and complete the remaining steps required to receive your medical marijuana card.

After receiving physician certification, you can complete the remaining West Virginia Medical Cannabis Program requirements through the Office of Medical Cannabis patient portal. The process includes the following steps:

1. Complete your intake: Start with the LeafyRX online intake process and provide your relevant medical history and health information for your evaluation.
2. Meet with a qualified physician: Complete your appointment with a qualified provider. The physician will review your medical condition and determine whether you meet the requirements for medical cannabis certification.
3. Receive your certification: If you qualify, your certifying physician will provide the medical certification required for your West Virginia application.
4. Submit your state application: Submit your physician certification, required information, and supporting documents through the West Virginia Office of Medical Cannabis patient portal.
5. Receive your card: Once your application is approved, you will receive your West Virginia medical marijuana card by email for download. Keep your card available when purchasing medical cannabis.
6. Visit a licensed dispensary: With an active medical marijuana card, you can purchase permitted medical cannabis products from licensed West Virginia dispensaries and use them according to state requirements.