FAQs

• • Each state has its own rules, for Florida you need to start with a physician who has been certified to approve medical cannabis for their patients.  This physician will need a medical record from your primary care physician indicating which qualifying diagnosis you are looking to treat.  Once this is complete you will need to provide proof of Florida residency (usually a copy of your driver's license) and an email address to register with the state as a Florida medical marijuana patient.   We can help you through this entire process every step of the way!

Although it may be tempting to pick a product based on the flavor, do not make this mistake.  Product selection begins with determining the desired impact of medical cannabis.  Are you looking to treat sleep issues, anxiety, lessen the symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Alzheimer's disease, help treat depression, etc.?  Once you have the outcome desired, select cannabinoids that are most effective for these conditions.  Finally, start with a low dose and adjust up to target dosing levels but consider any prescription medication which may have a drug interaction that will require an increased or decreased dose adjustment.  

Cannabidiol (CBD) is legal in the United States under the 2018 Farm Bill which defines Hemp (versus Cannabis).  Since CBD does not have intoxicating effects ("high"), it had an easier path to legalization.  Tetrahydrocannabinol  (THC) from Cannabis is still considered an illegal substance by the DEA.  States have begun creating their own rules to allow Cannabis to be sold and used in their states.  Some states allow recreational use while others like Florida only allow medical cannabis use.  To purchase any product with significant levels of THC in Florida legally, it must be sold by a registered dispensary.   

We ask the same question every day!  The product itself is complicated, with 66+ cannabinoids and 140+ terpenes identified to date.  There are hundreds of combinations of substances present in the cannabis flower that all have their own unique effects.  Pair that with the government's historical approach to cannabis, making it illegal, prevented the ability to conduct solid research on the product until recently.  That means we still have a lot to learn and have just scratched the surface.  Finally, the legal cannabis industry in the states has become big business.  The focus has shifted from creating products that can benefit patients with certain conditions to what will sell the most, at the highest margin.  Unfortunately, that usually means a focus on high-THC products which people will continue to buy for the feeling it creates.  

That's where our membership program can help greatly but we have listed some of our favorite, frequently recommended products on our approved products page.  Beginning is the challenge since you will need to find the most reliable company with the product containing the ideal amount of cannabinoids and determine the safest dosing plan.  Often the ideal dosing regimen requires the use of two different products at differing frequencies as well as a schedule that increases the dosing slowly over time.  "Go low and start slow" are the five words often repeated by cannabis healthcare professionals.  Our services include the recommendation on which product(s) to purchase at the respective company as well as facilitating how to get the product delivered to your address.  

Let's face it, dispensaries are in business to sell you products that have the highest margins (usually the highest THC).  Physicians certified in medical cannabis have the knowledge but not necessarily the time to help you find the right product.  The ideal product(s) for seniors can be difficult to find and may require taking two different products from different suppliers.  We know that medical cannabis can greatly improve the lives of seniors with certain health conditions.  We provide a service to take advantage of this option without the fear of something going wrong.  We walk along side you every step of the way, making adjustments based on how you are feeling and the impact on your condition.  Since we are pharmacists we fully understand the role of your prescription medication during the process.