Reading time 5 mins Key Points Optimal Medicinal Cannabis Usage: CBD-dominant products with minimal THC can improve symptoms and quality of life, even without euphoric effects. Initial trials for a month are advised if conventional treatments fail. Safe Dosing and...
Cannabis Education - 2. For Prescribers
Patient Considerations – Suitability & Eligibility For Treatment
Reading time 7.5 mins Key Points Clinical assessment to include presenting symptoms, medical & psychiatric, family health & social history, risk behaviours& illicit drug use, medication review etc Treatment plan to include patient informed consent Dosing...
Pharmacokinetic & Pharmacodynamic Considerations
Reading time 4.5 mins Key Points Inhalation administration: no smoking/40% THC dose is lost; vaporising via medical devices- fast onset, 2-4 hours effects Oral administration: 30-90 mins onset, up to 24 hrs effects, lower bioavailability compared to inhalation~10-20%...
Prescribing Pathway – Access In NZ
The Medicinal Cannabis Scheme came into effect on 1 April, 2020 with the aim of improving access to medicinal cannabis products. There are now two main pathways for prescribing medicinal cannabis: Medicinal cannabis products that are not approved, but that are...
Potential Therapeutic Applications – Prescribing Data
Research suggests that there may be some therapeutic benefits from the various cannabinoids contained within the cannabis plant. It is not anticipated that medicinal cannabis products will be prescribed as first-line therapy at this time[18]. Cannabis-based...
How To Choose A Medicinal Cannabis Product For Your Patient
Medicinal cannabis can only be prescribed by a registered medical practitioner. Before prescribing medicinal cannabis, the doctor will assess each patient to decide if the treatment is appropriate for their condition and individual circumstances. The doctor will take...
The Two Main Cannabinoids: CBD vs THC
Reading time 4.5 mins Key Points The cannabis plant has over 100 different cannabinoids, however the two most researched cannabinoids that are being used for its therapeutic properties are THC and CBD The cannabis plant (Cannabis sativa) contains many different...
Administration Methods
Reading time 10-12 mins Key Points Medicinal Cannabis Formulation: Cannabis flowers are processed into oils, dried herbs, or synthesized CBD oil for inhalation or consumption. Quality standards are verified by the Ministry of Health in NZ before prescription....
Side Effects, Contraindications & Drug Interactions
Reading time 3 mins Key Points 3D acronym for most common AEs: dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth; THC- mediated AE's are dose-dependent Interactions- CYP450/medicines affected by grapefruit juice; check NZ Formulary for management tips No death attributable to cannabis...
Prescribing a Medicinal Cannabis Product On Your PMS
Indici We frequently get asked by Doctors how to search for a medicinal cannabis product on their prescribing management system. To help with this, we have put together a step by step guide for the practices using the Indici PMS. Indici supports e-prescribing both as...
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