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Everything you need to know about getting your Florida medical marijuana card with Compassionate Alternative Care. Don't see your question? Just ask — we're happy to help.
Florida recognizes a wide range of qualifying conditions — including cancer, PTSD, epilepsy, chronic nonmalignant pain, MS, Crohn's, Parkinson's, glaucoma, ALS, HIV/AIDS, and other comparable debilitating conditions. If you're unsure, our free consultation will confirm your eligibility in minutes.
Four steps: (1) a free consultation, (2) we retrieve your medical records and file any needed exemptions, (3) our on-site physician evaluates and certifies you in Florida's registry, and (4) we guide you to the right products, strains, and dispensaries.
Never. We pride ourselves on honest, upfront pricing. We'll explain every cost during your consultation so there are no surprises — what we quote is what you pay.
Yes. We're a disabled veteran-owned business and proudly offer special discounts for veterans. We can also help retrieve VA and military medical records. Learn more on our Veterans page →
Yes — a licensed physician is available on-site for your evaluation and certification. No being shuffled off to a third-party doctor.
A valid Florida ID and any medical records related to your qualifying condition. Don't have your records handy? No problem — record retrieval is one of the things we handle for you.
We're centrally located at 728 Blanche St. #111, Jacksonville, FL 32204, with free parking on-site. Office hours are Monday–Friday, 9 AM–4 PM.
Our leadership graduated from the nation's first Master's program in Medical Cannabis Science & Therapeutics. That means real, research-based guidance on strains and dosing — not a quick rubber stamp. Read our story →
Florida medical marijuana cards must be renewed every year. We handle your entire renewal online before your card expires, so there's no lapse in your registry status. If your medical marijuana card has already expired, we can still help — same-day renewal appointments are available right here in Jacksonville.
We believe in honest, upfront pricing — no hidden fees, ever. We're proud to offer one of the most affordable, and often the cheapest, ways to get a medical marijuana card in Florida. Ask about current pricing during your free consultation.
Most patients complete their consultation, records review, and physician certification within about a week. Florida's processing time for final registry approval typically runs 5–10 business days once your application is submitted, and we keep you updated at every step.
Yes — medical marijuana is legal in Florida under Amendment 2, and thousands of qualified patients are certified through the state's Medical Marijuana Use Registry. As long as you're certified by a licensed physician for a qualifying condition, using medical marijuana in Florida is fully legal.
Delta-8 sits in a legal gray area in Florida and is regulated very differently from the medical marijuana program — it's sold in some retail and hemp shops without a card, but potency and purity aren't held to the same testing standards. For consistent, physician-guided relief, most patients are better served through Florida's regulated medical marijuana program, which is exactly what we help you access.
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Send your question and a specialist will get back to you — usually the same business day. Or call us now at (904) 265-0344.
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