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May 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 1 new certificate to recommend medical marijuana (CTR) application since the April board meeting. As of May 10, 2023, the total number of active certified physicians is 657.
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Board Considers New Qualifying Conditions
The board's Medical Marijuana Committee met on May 10 to review the expert reports and hear testimony regarding the use of medical marijuana for irritable bowel syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. After a discussion, the committee voted to recommend the full board approve the petition for irritable bowel syndrome and reject the petitions for autism spectrum disorder and obsessive-compulsive 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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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 March 2023)
- 711,491 Recommendations
- 355,368 Registered patients
- 21,346 Patients with Veteran Status
- 22,447 Patients with Indigent Status
- 1,295 Patients with a Terminal Diagnosis
- 168,741 Patients with both an active registration and an active recommendation
- 331,465 Unique patients who purchased medical marijuana (as reported to OARRS by licensed dispensaries)
- 34,629 Registered Caregivers
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Proposed Rules
The State Medical Board of Ohio has filed proposed actions concerning OAC 4731-32 with the Common Sense Initiative Office. Click here to view the proposed rules.
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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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New Website Coming
The Medical Board is excited to announce it will be launching a new website at the end of June. The new website will include all key existing resources as well as helpful new features. We will provide additional information and navigation instructions as the launch date approaches. |
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Operational Dispensaries
Ohio has 84 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 76 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 = 312
- Edible for Oral Administration = 3,775
- Lotion/Cream for Topical Administration = 197
- Metered Oil or Solid for Vaporization = 9,009
- Oil for Oral Administration = 195
- Ointment for Topical Administration = 52
- All Plant Material for Vaporization = 14,764
- Sublingual for Oral Administration = 28
- Tinctures for Oral Administration = 110
- Transdermal Patches = 164
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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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