Physicians
What are the requirements to recommend a patient obtain a medical marijuana patient license?
- A physician must hold a valid, unrestricted and existing license to practice in the State of Oklahoma as a doctor of medicine, doctor of osteopathic medicine or doctor of podiatric medicine.
- The physician must establish a medical record for the patient and must have a bona fide physician-patient relationship.
- The physician must recommend a medical marijuana license according to the accepted standards a reasonable and prudent physician would follow for recommending or approving any medication.
- If applicable, the physician may certify that the patient is homebound or does not have the capability to self-administer or purchase medical marijuana due to a developmental disability or a physical or cognitive impairment; and the physician believes the patient would benefit from having a caregiver with a caregiver’s license designated to manage the patient's medical marijuana on the patient's behalf.
- The physician must verify the patient’s identity as provided in the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority Rules (442:10-1-7).
- The physician must be licensed by and in good standing with the Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision, Board of Osteopathic Examiners or Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners.
Is there a form required for a physician to recommend a patient obtain a medical marijuana patient license?
Yes. Physicians should use the Physician Recommendation Form (Adult Patients) or the Physician Recommendation Form (Minor Patients).
Will OMMA verify my licensure information and other information I submit on a Physician Recommendation Form?
Yes.
Am I required to complete the physician registration in order to sign a Physician Recommendation Form for a patient?
No. The Registered Physicians List is voluntary for physicians who want to be on the list.
Will my name be shared as a physician who recommends a patient obtain a medical marijuana patient license?
Your information will be shared on the Registered Physicians List only if you request it to be on the list.
What information will I need to complete the physician registration?
- Contact information for the medical practice, including professional email address
- Medical licensure number
- National Provider Identifier (NPI) number
Am I allowed to complete a recommendation form for a minor?
Yes. Minor applications must include the Physician Authorization Form (Minor Patients) signed by two physicians. The form and more details are available in the minor patients section of our patient licensing page.
Can I withdraw as the recommending physician for a patient who I previously recommended to receive a medical marijuana patient license?
Yes, the law now authorizes recommending physicians to terminate the license of a patient who no longer meets the requirements for the continued use of medical marijuana. Recommending physicians who wish to terminate a patient’s license must complete the Physician Termination of Patient License Form.
Can out-of-state residents receive a medical marijuana patient license with an Oklahoma physician recommendation?
No.
What are the requirements to recommend a patient obtain a medical marijuana patient license?
- A physician must hold a valid, unrestricted and existing license to practice in the State of Oklahoma as a doctor of medicine, doctor of osteopathic medicine or doctor of podiatric medicine.
- The physician must establish a medical record for the patient and must have a bona fide physician-patient relationship.
- The physician must recommend a medical marijuana license according to the accepted standards a reasonable and prudent physician would follow for recommending or approving any medication.
- If applicable, the physician may certify that the patient is homebound or does not have the capability to self-administer or purchase medical marijuana due to a developmental disability or a physical or cognitive impairment; and the physician believes the patient would benefit from having a caregiver with a caregiver’s license designated to manage the patient's medical marijuana on the patient's behalf.
- The physician must verify the patient’s identity as provided in the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority Rules (442:10-1-7).
- The physician must be licensed by and in good standing with the Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision, Board of Osteopathic Examiners or Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners.
Is there a form required for a physician to recommend a patient obtain a medical marijuana patient license?
Yes. Physicians should use the Physician Recommendation Form (Adult Patients) or the Physician Recommendation Form (Minor Patients).
Will OMMA verify my licensure information and other information I submit on a Physician Recommendation Form?
Yes.
Am I required to complete the physician registration in order to sign a Physician Recommendation Form for a patient?
No. The Registered Physicians List is voluntary for physicians who want to be on the list.
Will my name be shared as a physician who recommends a patient obtain a medical marijuana patient license?
Your information will be shared on the Registered Physicians List only if you request it to be on the list.
What information will I need to complete the physician registration?
- Contact information for the medical practice, including professional email address
- Medical licensure number
- National Provider Identifier (NPI) number
Am I allowed to complete a recommendation form for a minor?
Yes. Minor applications must include the Physician Authorization Form (Minor Patients) signed by two physicians. The form and more details are available in the minor patients section of our patient licensing page.
Can I withdraw as the recommending physician for a patient who I previously recommended to receive a medical marijuana patient license?
Yes, the law now authorizes recommending physicians to terminate the license of a patient who no longer meets the requirements for the continued use of medical marijuana. Recommending physicians who wish to terminate a patient’s license must complete the Physician Termination of Patient License Form.
Can out-of-state residents receive a medical marijuana patient license with an Oklahoma physician recommendation?
No.
