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December 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 November board meeting. As of December 14, 2022, the total number of active certified physicians is 655.
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Petition period open for adding new medical marijuana qualifying conditions
The submission period is open from November 1 – December 31. Anyone may submit a petition requesting a condition be added to the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program. If a condition has been previously rejected by the board, the new petition must contain new scientific information that supports the request. Details on the process can be found here.
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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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Program Update (As of October 2022)
- 606,035 Recommendations
- 317,018 Registered patients
- 19,532 Patients with Veteran Status
- 20,784 Patients with Indigent Status
- 1,209 Patients with a Terminal Diagnosis
- 165,163 Patients with both an active registration and an active recommendation
- 294,956 Unique patients who purchased medical marijuana (as reported to OARRS by licensed dispensaries)
- 32,202 Registered Caregivers
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Operational Dispensaries
Ohio has 59 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.
The Board of Pharmacy has also issued 72 provisional dispensary licenses.
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Voluntary Product Recall
The Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program (MMCP) is issuing a voluntary product recall on plant material products sold to dispensaries by cultivator, Green Investment Partners, LLC (“GIP”). GIP initiated the present recall and reported to MMCP that certain batches of medical marijuana plant material did not pass all state-required laboratory testing prior to distribution and sale to patients. Specifically, the recalled products do not meet state testing requirements for total yeast and mold. The MMCP is continuing to investigate and will issue an executive summary at the conclusion of the investigation. Click here to view the full details. |
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Adverse Event
The following adverse event was reported to the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy. As a matter of routine, the Board of Pharmacy will be providing these reports in summary form to the licensed cultivator or processor of products that are subjects of the reports. This data is provided to you for informational purposes only and it is not intended to draw any causal connection to any medical marijuana product identified in the report. Should you have any questions concerning this information, please contact the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program at (614) 569-4439.
Report Date: 11/10/2022
Product ID: M00000495403: Plant Mat-SATIVA-28_92 Cookies_2.83
Processor: Buckeye Relief
Method of Administration: Plant Material for Vaporization
Usage Dates: 11/3/2021 - present
Adverse Event Dates: 1/3/2022 - present
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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.
- Capsule for Oral Administration = 292
- Edible for Oral Administration = 3,318
- Lotion/Cream for Topical Administration = 189
- Metered Oil or Solid for Vaporization = 7,639
- Oil for Oral Administration = 175
- Ointment for Topical Administration = 48
- All Plant Material for Vaporization = 12,577
- Sublingual for Oral Administration = 43
- Tinctures for Oral Administration = 107
- Transdermal Patches = 141
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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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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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