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Break through the noise. Elevate your clinical confidence in cannabis medicine.

Cannabis is no longer a last resort—it’s a legitimate therapeutic option for patients seeking real relief. But without proper education, dosing guidance, and clinical oversight, the risks can outweigh the benefits. Safety Hack: Maximizing the Therapeutic Success of Cannabis Medicine is your pharmacist-led solution to navigating the complex and often misunderstood world of cannabis therapy.

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Pharmacogenomics

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Pharmacogenomics is the study of how an individual’s genetic makeup influences their response to medications. It combines the fields of pharmacology (the study of drugs) and genomics (the study of genes and their functions). Pharmacogenomics aims to understand how genetic variations can affect an individual’s drug response, including the drug’s efficacy, safety, and potential for…

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Drug Interactions

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Drug interactions occur when two or more medications, or medications and other substances (such as food, beverages, supplements, or herbal products), interact with each other in a way that affects their effectiveness or safety. These interactions can lead to altered drug levels in the body, potential side effects, or reduced therapeutic benefits. Drug interactions can…

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Reporting Side Effects

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What should you do if you think you are experiencing a side effect from your medication? If you experience a side effect from a prescription medication, it is important to take appropriate steps to address the issue. Here’s what you can do: Remember, it is crucial to seek guidance from your healthcare provider in case…

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Medication Therapy Management

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An MTM review typically involves several key components to comprehensively assess a patient’s medication therapy. The specific components may vary depending on the setting and the patient’s individual needs, but generally, an MTM review includes the following: The components of an MTM review aim to comprehensively evaluate the patient’s medication therapy, identify any potential issues,…

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What is MTM?

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MTM stands for Medication Therapy Management. It is a range of services provided by healthcare professionals, primarily pharmacists, to optimize medication use and improve patient outcomes. MTM involves comprehensive medication reviews, patient education, and collaboration with other healthcare providers to ensure safe and effective medication therapy. The main objectives of MTM are to: MTM services…

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Comprehensive Medication Management

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Comprehensive Medication Management (CMM) is a patient-centered approach to healthcare that focuses on optimizing medication therapy outcomes. It involves a collaborative process between healthcare professionals, such as pharmacists and physicians, and patients to ensure the safe and effective use of medications. The goal of comprehensive medication management is to improve patient health outcomes by addressing…

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Safe Handling Practices

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As a schedule I, Cannabis medicine has many hurdles to overcome. Besides being ILLEGAL to use, cultivate, sell, distribute, or dispense, it is also not covered by health insurance and not allowed on federal property. A major barrier for Cannabis patients is institutional use – whether referring to hospitals, nursing homes, rehab facilities, or schools.…

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