Authorized Clinicians - Therapeutic Marijuana Guidance

Schedule I Authorization

Schedule 1 authorization must be granted by the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy prior to the authorized clinician recommending therapeutic marijuana to Louisiana patients. Authorized clinicians may submit a written request to add Schedule I; Limited to Therapeutic Marijuana to their Louisiana Controlled Dangerous Substance License.

All of the following licensed health professionals are deemed “authorized clinicians”:

•  Any physician licensed by and in good standing with the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners to practice medicine in this state.
• Any nurse practitioner licensed by and in good standing with the Louisiana State Board of Nursing to practice advanced practice registered nursing in this state and who has prescriptive authority conferred by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
• Any medical psychologist licensed by and in good standing with the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners to practice medical psychology in this state.

You may submit your request to add schedules using the board's Online Services Portal. Once logged in select "License Status Change / CDS Schedule Change". Board staff will notify you by email when your request has been processed.