A short list of approved ailments
The TGA has an approved list of over 130 ailments or injuries for medical cannabis, however it should be noted that there is no automatic approval, everything is a case by case approval. Here are 40 of them in alphabetical order, and as mentioned, there are more than 90 more:
Acne
ADHD symptoms
Alzheimer’s disease
Anorexia and wasting
Anxiety
Arthritis
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) symptoms
Autoimmune disorders
Cachexia
Cancer & Cancer Pain
Cardiovascular diseases
Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV)
Chronic infection
Chronic pain
Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome
Dementia
Depression
Diabetes
Dystonia
Endometriosis
Epilepsy
Epilepsy / Seizure management
Fibromyalgia
Glaucoma
Insomnia
Ischemia
Migraines
Multiple Sclerosis
Neuropathic pain
Neuropathies
Opioid dependence
Palliative care
Parkinson’s Disease
Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Post CVA Neuropathy
Psychiatric disorders (varying)
PTSD
Radiculopathies
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sleep disorders
As of 2023, the TGA had approved medical cannabis for over 130 conditions, showcasing the broadening acceptance of its therapeutic potential in various medical scenarios. This list represents just a subset of the conditions where medical cannabis has been found to be beneficial.
