Providers
Why Recommend Medical Cannabis to Patients?
- It's Legal - Pennsylvania provides a legal structure to grow, dispense, and qualify patients for medical cannabis use. It is a true medical option for patients.
- It is an effective alternative to Pain Medication - Medical Cannabis is a legitimate alternative to chronic pain patients, and patients who do not want prescription medication.
- It has benefits to other Chronic Medical Conditions as well - Pennsylvania has approved medical cannabis for 23 medical conditions: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ● Anxiety disorders ● Autism ● Cancer ● Crohn's disease ● Brain-spinal cord injury ● Dyskinetic and spastic movement disorders ● Epilepsy ● Glaucoma ● HIV / AIDS ● Huntington's disease ● Inflammatory bowel disease ● Intractable seizures ● Multiple sclerosis ● Neurodegenerative diseases ● Neuropathies ● Opioid use ● Parkinson's disease ● Post-traumatic stress disorder ● Severe chronic pain ● Sickle cell anemia ● Terminal illness ● Tourette syndrome
As a Provider, What's in it for Me?
- The Patient is in Control - Patients work with a cannabis pharmacist to find the right product. The patient is allowed to purchase a 30 day supply.
- It is Not a Prescription - We certify patients by medical chart review. You are not responsible for prescribing or refilling a medical cannabis prescription.
- Less Risk to your DEA license - As a provider, you do not have to worry about continued dispensing of controlled substances.