Cannabis Pharmacy: A Profound Guide to Medical Marijuana for Beginners and Dummies

Bill C-45, the Cannabis Act, came into force on October 17, 2018. The Act regulates the production, distribution and sale of cannabis for recreational (non-medical) purposes. Health Canada is maintaining the current model for cannabis for medical purposes, which means that cannabis for medical purposes will not be dispensed through pharmacies. In September 2017, The Board agreed to establish a Cannabis Task Force to develop a cannabis strategy given the changing landscape of cannabis in Ontario. The Task Force developed "A Cannabis Strategy for Pharmacy," which simultaneously addresses relevant areas of practice and prepares the College and pharmacy professionals to address evolving cannabis-related issues, while considering how to best serve and protect patients and Ontarians in line with the College's mandate. At the June 2018 Board meeting, the Board endorsed the strategy. It consists of four priorities, which together through effective communication and collaboration, will support the College's mandate to serve and protect the public's interest.