For many hospital pharmacists, the admission of a patient using an obscure cannabis product brings a familiar sense of dread — how do you manage it safely, store it securely, and ensure continuity of supply within the rules? This session will demystify medicinal cannabis by breaking down formulations, therapeutic uses, and access pathways, while unpacking the regulatory and practical challenges that make this such a complex space. Walk away with the knowledge and strategies to navigate cannabis use in clinical settings with greater confidence and clarity.

This presentation will address the following learning objectives:

• Analyse pharmacist perspectives on clinical decision making with medicinal cannabis 
• Review the efficacy and safety data related to high THC Category 5 medicinal cannabis products
• Describe medicinal cannabis-related adverse events reported to the TGA
• Describe how medicinal cannabis use can be managed in a clinical setting, including secure storage, dispensing protocols and regulation compliance