Roles and Responsibilities of Medical Cannabis Dispensers – An Introduction

In the current landscape, medical cannabis products are tightly regulated with stringent dispensing requirements.

Medical cannabis dispensers (MCDs), and the businesses they represent, are responsible for adhering to all relevant legislation and policy while also implementing best practice dispensing for robust patient-centred care.

This fundamental module equips pharmacists with the knowledge and skills to effectively fulfil their essential role in dispensing medical cannabis. 

Beyond the technical aspects, pharmacists serve as key advocates for patient care, ensuring the safety, privacy, and well-being of patients throughout their medical cannabis journey. In this module, learners will explore methods to build trust with patients, provide comprehensive education on cannabis products, and ensure compliance with record-keeping and reporting standards. This module also emphasises the critical role of collaboration with healthcare teams to ensure safer, more effective treatment outcomes.

Preview this module by watching the video above.

Estimated Duration: 1 hour

Access Duration: 12 months from date of purchase

Upon completion of this module, you’ll be able to:

• Identify the legal and ethical responsibilities of medical cannabis dispensers (MCDs)
• Implement respectful communication practices to educate and build safety, trust and rapport with patients
• Counsel patients on safe use of medical cannabis products – including dosage, titration, administration, storage and identifying and responding to side effects
• Explain how to store, monitor and maintain medical cannabis products securely
• Discuss pharmacists' record-keeping obligations when dispensing medical cannabis
• Collaborate with other health practitioners for a multidisciplinary approach to medical cannabis treatment