A guide to navigating medicinal cannabis

In line with the expanding use of medicinal cannabis in Australia, MIPS has seen a rise in claims and complaints related to medicinal cannabis prescribing, particularly in vertically integrated asynchronous telehealth settings.

In this session, we’ll explore key risk areas and regulatory considerations, including:

• Non-compliance with Schedule 8 prescribing requirements, such as failing to check real-time prescription monitoring databases.
• Challenges of prescribing across state borders in a telehealth context.
• Prescribing excessive quantities.
• Inadequate patient assessment prior to prescribing.
• Failure to meet the Medical Board of Australia’s Telehealth Guidelines.

We’ll also discuss the challenges faced by practitioners managing patients who are prescribed medicinal cannabis by other providers.

Learning outcomes

• Discuss current legal and regulatory frameworks for prescribing medicinal cannabis in Australia.
• Discuss strategies for managing clinical interactions with patients who are being treated with medicinal cannabis.
• Identify key considerations and risks when prescribing medicinal cannabis or managing patients who are being prescribed medicinal cannabis elsewhere to ensure safe, compliant, and effective clinical practice.

Speakers

• Dr Owen Bradfield – Chief Medical Officer, MIPS
• Dr Hester Wilson – Chief Addiction Medicine Specialist for NSW, NSW Health
• Ms Kim Dolan – Manager Inspections & Investigations, Pharmaceutical Regulatory Unit, NSW Ministry of Health

CPD Accreditation

• Pre-webinar activity: 1.5 hr Educational Activity + 1 hr Reviewing Performance (RACGP Activity number: 1207877)
• Webinar (live or on-demand): 1-hour Educational Activity (RACGP Activity number: 1207863)
• Post-webinar activity: 1 hour Reviewing Performance + 3 hours Measuring Outcomes (RACGP Activity number: 1207880)

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