Alternative medicine consists of medications that are not typical pharmaceutical products and may include therapies, such as medicinal cannabis. Read on to find out more information from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) in Australia on alternative medicines.
Alternative medicines are not a quick fix or cure all. Instead, they may form part of an evidence based treatment plan that considers each patient’s individual conditions and circumstances. For this reason, a doctor will need to assess your condition to determine whether these products are suitable for you.
At present, scientific evidence for the use of alternative medicines in most conditions is limited, and does not support medicinal cannabis as a standalone treatment. The evidence suggests that when used in conjunction with other treatments medicinal cannabis may benefit some people with certain conditions. A medical practitioner will need to assess whether these treatments are right for you.
Like other prescription medicines, alternative medicines are available to patients on the written authority of a registered medical professional. The responsibility and decision to prescribe medicines, including medicinal cannabis, rests with the patient’s doctor. The doctor may also need to seek approval to prescribe from their state or territory health department.
Holistica Health is an Australian-based telehealth clinic that specialises in alternative therapies, weight-loss solutions and other online GP services. Patients at Holistica Health will get comprehensive consultations with AHPRA-registered doctors and other healthcare team members who are experienced with providing holistic healthcare.
As a telehealth clinic, we provide services to Australians across the country from the comfort of their homes. We also provide affordable and discreet medicine delivery services across Australia.
Depending on the service you choose, your initial consultation will be up to $99. This includes a 20 minute appointment with an AHPRA-registered Holistica doctor. If, during this consultation, your doctor determines that Holistica treatments are not suitable for your needs, we’ll issue a refund.
Follow-up consultations are priced at $69. During these sessions, your doctor will review your progress, make adjustments to your treatment-plan and ensure its effectiveness.
You do not need a referral to see a Holistica Doctor. Before booking your first consultation with us, we will ask you to complete our pre-screening form to hel inform your doctor of your eligibility for our services.