Pain conditions that qualify for a medical card in Alabama

Condition by condition

• Arthritis — Not listed by name
• Chronic back pain — Not listed by name
• Chronic pain — Listed
• Chronic pelvic pain — Not listed by name
• Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) — Not listed by name
• Degenerative disc disease — Not listed by name
• Diabetic neuropathy — Not listed by name
• Endometriosis — Not listed by name
• Fibromyalgia — Not listed by name
• Interstitial cystitis — Not listed by name
• Menstrual pain (dysmenorrhea) — Not listed by name
• Neuropathy (nerve pain) — Not listed by name
• Osteoarthritis — Not listed by name
• Peripheral neuropathy — Not listed by name
• Residual & phantom limb pain — Not listed by name
• Sciatica — Not listed by name
• Spinal stenosis — Not listed by name
• Trigeminal neuralgia — Not listed by name

How to apply

1. Confirm you are an Alabama resident aged 19 or older (or have a parent or guardian to act as caregiver).
2. Book an in-person visit in Alabama with a physician certified to recommend medical cannabis.
3. The physician diagnoses or confirms a qualifying condition, sets your product form and daily dose, and starts your registry submission.
4. Show proof of identity and Alabama residency and provide a recent color photo.
5. Create an account on the AMCC patient portal and pay the $40 (virtual) or $50 (physical) card fee within 60 days of certification.
6. Once approved, present your card at a licensed AMCC dispensing site to buy products.

Sources

• AMCC - Patient and Caregiver Registration
• AMCC FAQ - How can I get a medical cannabis card?
• AMCC Schedule of Fees, Penalties and Fines (rev. 12/12/2024)
• Ala. Admin. Code Chapter 538-X-2 (Medical Cannabis, rev. 6/14/26)
• Ala. Admin. Code Rule 540-X-25-.09 (Board of Medical Examiners)

This guide is general information, not medical or legal advice. Laws change — confirm details with your state agency. State facts last checked October 7, 2026.