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SPECIALTY MEDICINE

Medical cannabis is different.

Medicinal cannabis products, including oils, capsules, sprays, and dried flowers, are therapeutic goods regulated by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). Access is managed through your healthcare practitioner, and Essence Dispensary is your specialist pharmacy that gives unique support throughout the process.

Behind every prescription is a real person with real questions. Our team of specialist pharmacists takes the time to understand your needs, explain your options, and support you at every step, because good medicine is about more than just filling a script.

Our team

ON THE PATH WITH YOU

At Essence Dispensary, we embrace a holistic approach to your wellbeing, recognising the interconnectedness of physical, mental, and emotional health in your journey to wellness.

We’re here to support you on your path to move forward. Our commitment lies in a close collaboration with you to set and follow your prescriptions guidelines, tailoring our guidance to your experience with any side effects or concerns for a truly effective and personalised approach. Beyond medication, we explore your lifestyle, seeking opportunities for holistic improvements to optimise your overall wellbeing.

Keep in mind that every body is unique and as a result the experience may vary. Alternative medicine may not be for you, but we will help you to discover whether this is a path that moves you forward, out of pain and suffering.

SMALL PHARMACY, NATIONAL REACH

If you’ve arrived here, it’s not your first attempt to get relief from pain or treating specific conditions. Alternative medicines aren’t a first-line prescription and eligibility must be assessed.

If your doctor has prescribed you alternative medicine, you can get your prescription filled instore or by post for all locations in Australia.

New patients can assess their eligibility for alternative medicines below.

Check your eligibilitySend your script

WORKING WITH HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

Our team develops a collaborative and supportive relationships with healthcare professionals to help ensure the optimal wellbeing of our patients. Through open communication, Essence Dispensary bridges the gap between a healthcare practitioner and pharmacies as a specialist alternative medicine dispensary.

We see patient care as a shared journey between healthcare professional, pharmacist, and patient. We know when it’s time to give patients a nudge to consult with their healthcare professional when on a treatment plan.

Essence Dispensary’s network of healthcare professionals is built on rallying around shared goals and enhancing the overall patient experience. As specialist pharmacists, we educate patients through our specialised alternative medicine knowledge.

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HOW IT WORKS: FROM CONSULTATION TO DISPENSING

  • Check eligibility

    Alternative medicines aren’t a first-line prescription.

    Complete our questionnaire to see if you might be eligible to be prescribed medicinal cannabis for your condition or symptoms.

    Start 

  • Book a consult

    If you're eligible, the Essence Dispensary team can help arrange a consult with a doctor or registered nurse.

    You’ll be in a caring, judgement-free space and appointments for alternative medicine are held in private consultation rooms.

    Chat 

  • Pick up or delivery

    Collect your prescription medicine instore or ask for delivery anywhere in Australia.

    We send by Express Post by midday daily (Monday to Friday) and we'll text you the tracking info.

    Contact 
How consults work

YOUR ONE-STOP SHOP

The Essence Dispensary team understands the importance of using the right tools in the right way for efficient medication use. We know that using the wrong tools or using medication incorrectly can be a costly mistake in terms of time, money, and hope.

We're committed to spending the necessary time with patients to demonstrate proper medication use techniques, and help them to set a positive mindset for their treatment plan.

Our alternative medication range is extensive and high-quality, available in-person or conveniently delivered by express post anywhere in Australia.

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