Medical Cannabidiol: Condition & Form Update

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Iowa Department of Public Health - Protecting and Improving the Health of Iowans

2/20/19

Medical Cannabidiol: Condition & Form Update

Hello,

 

Please note the pending addition of two new qualifying conditions to Iowa’s medical cannabidiol program. After the effective dates below, patients with these conditions may discuss ask their doctor to certify their diagnosis for the purpose of participating in Iowa's medical cannabidiol program:

  1. Ulcerative colitis, effective date: 2/20/19
  2. Severe, pediatric autism with self-injurious or aggressive behaviors, effective date: 4/2/19

Additionally, vaporization is in the process of being added as approved form of product in Iowa, the effective date is 5/15/19. Vaporizable CBD products are anticipated to become available in early summer, 2019.  

 

For questions related to the above or about the program in-general, please email the Office of Medical Cannabiol using the information below.

 

Thank You.