Find out when edible medical marijuana edibles will be available in Minnesota

Through Johanna Skopl

Beginning August 1, 2022, Minnesota patients enrolled in the medical cannabis program will be eligible to purchase chewing gum and chews at medical cannabis dispensaries statewide.

Registered patients interested in these medical marijuana edibles can make an early appointment with a medical cannabis pharmacist to receive pre-approval before receiving their products. It is recommended to make the appointment before August 1st.

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“The state’s medicinal cannabis program continues to be responsive to patient needs, and chewing gum and chewing gum can be useful options for those who have difficulty swallowing pills or tablets, do not want to smoke medicinal cannabis, or dislike the taste of other forms of medicine said Jan Malcolm of the Minnesota health commissioner.

Recently, the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy regulated some hemp-derived edible cannabinoid products. However, these edibles are separate from the cannabis products permitted above.

Per the Minnesota Medical Cannabis Program standard, consultations are required when a patient changes the type of medicinal cannabis they are receiving. Medical cannabis producers are currently planning the consultations. Interested patients can visit the Green Goods or RISE pharmacies website for more information.

In addition, the Minnesota Department of Health and Human Services annual petition and comment process solicits public input on potentially qualifying medical conditions and drug delivery methods for the medicinal cannabis program and is accepting petitions through July 31 this year.

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Individuals interested in becoming a patient of the Minnesota Medical Cannabis Program must be certified by a participating healthcare professional for at least one of 17 qualifying medical conditions.

According to the Minnesota Medical Cannabis Panel, enrollments in the program have steadily increased since its inception in 2015.

This article originally appeared on Benzinga and has been republished with permission.