Medicinal Cannabis in Community Pharmacy

As patients continue to seek additional options to better manage their chronic conditions, there is growing interest in the role and effectiveness of medicinal cannabis.

This online module is the opportunity for pharmacists to build a strong foundation in understanding the current landscape regarding medicinal cannabis including current evidence and the practical aspects of dispensing medicinal cannabis in community pharmacy.

This course aims to provide pharmacists with the understanding of the following topics:

• The THC and CBD on the endocannabinoid system;
• Different dosage forms and presentations of medicinal cannabis;
• Current indications for medical cannabis and the current evidence for their therapeutic use;
• Commonwealth and state/territory specific and regulatory requirements to prescribe and dispense medicinal cannabis across Australia;
• Financial involvement to the pharmacy and the patient.

Course Details

Tickets (all prices include GST):

Guild Members: $33   |   Non-Guild Members: $66   |   Associate Member: $33
Please note: a service fee of 2.6% + $0.30 applies to all tickets purchased online.

Accreditation Number: A2009NSGW1
This activity has been accredited for 1.5 hrs of Group 1 CPD (or 1.5 CPD credits) suitable for inclusion in an individual pharmacist’s CPD plan which can be converted to 1.5 hrs of Group 2 CPD (or 3 CPD credits) upon successful completion of relevant assessment activities.
Competency Standards (2016): 1.3, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.5

For further information or to speak to Guild Clinical:
Phone: 02 9467 7180
Email: guild.clinical@nsw.guild.org.au