Covid-19 Notice

Physicians seeking to recommend medical marijuana in Ohio must have an active Certificate to Recommend (CTR) from the State Medical Board of Ohio. For questions regarding the information on this page, please contact the State Medical Board of Ohio by visiting the Program’s Contact page.

If your current physician does not have an active CTR, use the link below to find an Ohio physician certified to recommend medical marijuana:

• Physicians with Active Certificates to Recommend Medical Marijuana

Physicians who would like to have their practice address appear on the search map must complete the State Medical Board of Ohio practice site survey. The survey link can be accessed in the CTR eNews distributed each month or by emailing medicalmarijuana@med.ohio.gov.

Physicians interested in recommending the use of medical marijuana for patients must apply for a certificate to recommend from the State Medical Board of Ohio.

• State Medical Board of Ohio - Certificate to Recommend Registration Information
• VIDEO: How to Apply for a Certificate to Recommend

The misuse or abuse of medications or other drugs has serious consequences. There are resources available to help. If you have a patient who may be struggling with addiction, call 877-275-6364 for information and a referral.

• Quick Reference Guide - Caregiver Approval Process
• Quick Reference Guide - Medical Marijuana Product Naming Convention For OARRS
• Quick Reference Guide - Registering As Patient & Caregiver
• Quick Reference Guide - Renewing Recommendations
• Quick Reference Guide - Registrants With Board Action
• Quick Reference Guide - Universal Symbol
• VIDEO: Instruction for Physicians – Patient and Caregiver

• Medical Marijuana Physician Rules
• Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Resources
• Program Frequently Asked Questions
• State Medical Board of Ohio - Certificate to Recommend Registration Information