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March 2023 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 4 new certificate to recommend medical marijuana (CTR) applications since the February board meeting. As of March 8, 2023, the total number of active certified physicians is 660.
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Medical Board Considers New Qualifying Conditions
The State Medical Board of Ohio received 10 petitions during the 2022 submission period. The board determined the following petitions will move forward for expert review:
- irritable bowel syndrome (0183)
- obsessive compulsive disorder (0184)
- autism spectrum disorder (0185)
On March 8, the board voted to reject petitions in Category I and Catgory II that did not meet the full petition criteria or were already covered under a current condition. The Medical Marijuana Committee is scheduled to meet in May to review the subject matter experts’ reports and make a recommendation to the full board for a vote to adopt/deny the petition to add the qualifying conditions. The board is expected to make a final decision this summer.
The next condition petition window will be November 1 – December 31, 2023.
Click here to view more information about the petitions.
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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 January 2023)
- 663,843 Recommendations
- 338,049 Registered patients
- 20,633 Patients with Veteran Status
- 21,738 Patients with Indigent Status
- 1,265 Patients with a Terminal Diagnosis
- 160,121 Patients with both an active registration and an active recommendation
- 315,096 Unique patients who purchased medical marijuana (as reported to OARRS by licensed dispensaries)
- 33,563 Registered Caregivers
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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.
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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Operational Dispensaries
Ohio has 66 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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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 = 301
- Edible for Oral Administration = 3,530
- Lotion/Cream for Topical Administration = 195
- Metered Oil or Solid for Vaporization = 8,290
- Oil for Oral Administration = 186
- Ointment for Topical Administration = 51
- All Plant Material for Vaporization = 13,704
- Sublingual for Oral Administration = 25
- Tinctures for Oral Administration = 99
- Transdermal Patches = 151
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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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