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May 2022 Newsletter for
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This newsletter is distributed to physicians with an active Certificate to Recommend Medical Marijuana (CTR) and provides important updates for the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program (OMMCP).
The State Medical Board of Ohio has approved 7 new certificate to recommend medical marijuana (CTR) applications since the April board meeting. As of May 11, 2022, the total number of active certified physicians is 645.
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Qualifying Conditions
The board's Medical Marijuana Committee met on May 11 to review the expert reports and hear testimony regarding the use of medical marijuana for autism spectrum disorder and opioid use disorder. After a discussion, the committee voted to recommend the full board reject the petitions for autism spectrum disorder and opioid use disorder.
The committee's votes are not the final determination for the petitions; the full Medical Board will discuss the petitions and make a decision during an upcoming monthly board meeting.
Board agendas, including agendas for the Medical Marijuana Committee, will be available on the board’s website.
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Telehealth Update
The passage of Telehealth Services legislation (Sub. HB 122) allows the use of telehealth for medical marijuana recommendations and renewals, effective March 23, 2022.
The bill also provides the Medical Board with rulemaking authority to implement the requirements of the bill. The Medical Board has filed proposed telehealth rules with the Common Sense Initiative Office. Comments on the proposed rules must be received by May 31. Click here to view the details.
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Physician Annual Report
Ohio Revised Code 4731.30 and Ohio Administrative Code 4731-32-03 require each physician with a CTR to submit an annual report to the Medical Board. To collect the annual report data, the Medical Board will be sending a survey to all certified physicians. Each physician will be asked to give their professional opinion on the effectiveness of medical marijuana for the conditions for which it has been recommended.
This year the survey will be sent and collected in the summer. We will provide additonal information when the distribution date is closer.
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Program Update (As of April 2022)
- 487,571 Recommendations
- 271,029 Registered patients
- 17,319 Patients with Veteran Status
- 18,850 Patients with Indigent Status
- 1,077 Patients with a Terminal Diagnosis
- 141,856 Patients with both an active registration and an active recommendation
- 260,216 Unique patients who purchased medical marijuana (as reported to OARRS by licensed dispensaries)
- 29,252 Registered Caregivers
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Operational Dispensaries
Ohio has 58 operational dispensaries where a patient with a recommendation may purchase their medical marijuana product.
Click the map to view the dispensary locations or to download a complete list of Ohio-licensed dispensaries.
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State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy Updates
The Board of Pharmacy awarded 70 provisional dispensary licenses on May 16. A list of the provisional dispensary licenses awarded can be accessed using the following links:
For more information, click here to view the FAQs.
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Available Products Update
To help inform physicians choosing to include instructions for use, the types of products currently available through the Medical Marijuana Control Program are listed below.
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Duty to Report
As a licensee of the State Medical Board of Ohio, you have a statutory and ethical duty to report misconduct. You are obligated to report violations of law, rule and code of ethics standards to the Medical Board. Examples of misconduct include, but are not limited to, sexual misconduct, impairment, practice below the minimal standards of care, and improper prescribing of controlled substances. If you suspect or have observed inappropriate behavior by a health care professional or colleague, you should file a complaint with the State Medical Board. If you believe a crime has been committed, you should also contact your local law enforcement. Knowing a colleague is violating regulations and not reporting to the Medical Board not only puts patients at risk but also puts your license to practice in jeopardy.
If the board discovers you failed to report a colleague’s misconduct, you may be disciplined by the board, up to and including permanent license revocation, and you may be ordered to pay fines up to $20,000.
Effective May 31, 2021, MDs, DOs and DPMs are required to complete one hour of Continuing Medical Education (CME) prior to renewal on the topic of a licensee’s duty to report misconduct. The enforcement of this requirement will commence with renewal applications submitted on or after July 1, 2021. The board has created a one-hour course designed to educate physicians (MDs, DOs, DPMs) on the duty to report to the State Medical Board of Ohio.
To file a complaint you can visit med.ohio.gov or call the board’s confidential complaint hotline at 1-833-333-SMBO (7626). Remember, provisions in the Ohio Revised Code make all complaints received by the board confidential.
You can read more about your duty to report and the CME requirement on our website.
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COVID-19 Response
The resources listed below are available to you as guidance during this COVID-19 pandemic.
- State Medical Board of Ohio COVID-19 updates
- Board of Pharmacy update
- State of Ohio's website
- Department of Health hotline
- Provider wellness resources
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Search Map Feature
If you applied for a CTR for any purpose other than making patient recommendations (e.g. research, specialized CME, etc.) please let us know and we will not feature your contact information on the map.
If you received your CTR this month or have not yet provided all of the addresses you wish to list on the medical marijuana physician locator, please complete the survey below. Your name and practice address will not appear on the search map until your survey is submitted.
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License Number
Please be aware, now that you have been granted a certificate to recommend, your official license number includes the suffix
CTR. Example: 35.12345CTR.
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Standard of Care
All physicians with an active CTR must follow the full list of requirements in Rule 4731-32-03 Standard of Care in the Ohio Administrative Code.
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Resources
- For questions about your CTR, email MedicalMarijuana@med.ohio.gov.
- For questions about technical difficulties accessing the Registry, call the Appriss Help Desk at 1-833-276-0100.
- Additional resources can be found on the medical marijuana website. Click here to view.
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OMMCP Helpline
1-833-4OH-MMCP (1-833-464-6627)
The Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program Toll-Free Helpline responds to inquiries from patients, caregivers, and health professionals regarding adverse reactions to medical marijuana, and provides information about available services and additional assistance as needed. The helpline staff does not have access to the Patient & Caregiver Registry so any registry related questions should be directed to MMCPRegistry@pharmacy.ohio.gov.
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Check with your personal attorney for additional rule interpretation and how to apply the statute and rules to your specific practice situation.
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