Island Med is entirely online for your convenience. You will have a telephone conference with one of Puerto Rico's licensed physician for a medical marijuana evaluation. Appointments are generally completed in 10-15 minutes.

Under no circumstance does Island Med guarantee the approval of your application. The determination of your application depends solely on the doctor’s decision.

At the time of being evaluated by the doctor, if during the consultation there is no evidence of suffering from at least one of the conditions approved by the Department of Health, no refund is made.

If you have already been evaluated by a doctor and your case is already filed with the Department of Health, there is no refund of money. Only specific cases are meticulously reviewed and handled for consideration of a possible unsecured credit.

Once a doctor approves your recommendation, you will receive a PDF copy via email within 10 minutes. You may use your digital recommendation to start shipping immediately on Island Med. The physical copy is mailed out same-day and usually arrives within a few business days.

No, the record of your recommendation is protected under federal law through HIPAA (the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), just like medical documents at any other doctor’s office.

Recommendations are valid at all dispensaries and collectives in the state of Puerto Rico and states with reciprocity laws for Puerto Rico.

This depends on the medical condition and the doctor’s decision on treatment. Generally, recommendations are valid for a year.

Medical marijuana is often recommended in Puerto Rico for the treatment of cancer, anorexia, AIDS, chronic pain, spasticity, glaucoma, arthritis, migraine, or any other illness for which marijuana provides relief, including insomnia, anxiety, stress, or PTSD.

You need a computer with a webcam (or a smartphone or tablet), and a valid photo ID.

A recommendation states that you have a qualifying medical condition that adheres to qualifying conditions for the state of Puerto Rico under Puerto Rico Proposition 215. Possessing a Puerto Rico medical marijuana recommendation allows patients to legally grow, consume, possess and transport cannabis as your medicine under Puerto Rico Prop 215.

Yes. Doctor’s recommendations must be renewed on an annual basis. Island Med will contact you prior to the expiration of your recommendation with options to renew. You will need to conduct a follow up consultation with a Island Med doctor to renew your recommendation.

You will be legally able to visit a medical cannabis in the state of Puerto Rico and states with reciprocity laws for Puerto Rico.

Yes! If approved, you will receive an electronic copy of your medical marijuana recommendation within 10 minutes which you can use to order delivery from local dispensaries on the Island Med app. An official copy of your recommendation letter arrives in the mail in 1 to 3 days, which you can use to purchase marijuana at any dispensary in the state of Puerto Rico.

Our doctors are available for on-demand consultations 7 days per week, 8:00AM-10:00PM. No appointment is needed.

Any licensed Puerto Rico physician or Osteopath can recommend or approve your use of medical marijuana. However, not all doctors are comfortable with providing this, nor informed about the medical use of cannabis. With Island Med, you can be sure to connect with a doctor who is experienced, and informed about the medicinal use of marijuana. Purchase cannabis, or order delivery service from a dispensary.

Unfortunately, insurance does not cover your consultation.

No. It is legal in the state of Puerto Rico to possess medical marijuana without a state-issued ID card as long as a physician has recommended use based on a qualifying medical condition. You are not obligated to apply for a state issued ID card, or join a state registry.

Your information is confidential to you and the doctor you consult with. Your medical records will be maintained in our (HIPAA compliance) secure system. Your health insurance company, employer, nor any other entity will have access to this information. Your information is private and secure.

This is entirely your choice. Immediately after your evaluation you will receive digital recommendation which you can use to order marijuana delivery on the Island Med app from 100+ dispensaries across Puerto Rico. You will also receive a $20 credit towards your first order. Your official copy of your recommendation letter arrives in the mail in 1 to 3 days, which you can use to at any medical marijuana dispensary in the state of Puerto Rico.