New law would allow edibles to be treated as medical marijuana in Pennsylvania dispensaries

A new bill in Pennsylvania aims to add edible cannabis products to the list of medical marijuana products available to patients. Currently, cannabis patients only have access to tinctures, pills, oils, topicals, and flower.

The bill was proposed by Sen. Dan Laughlin, who said he wanted to make more cannabis products available to Pennsylvania patients to treat their medical conditions. Laughlin argued that over 25 states allow their patients access to edibles, which can lead to gradual results for users.

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“Many patients have medical conditions that require gradual relief over a period of time,” Laughlin said. “Consuming medical cannabis in edible form is one of the best ways to get the sustained-release effect these patients need.” He also said that if the bill passes, pharmacies and regulators will test the edibles for efficacy and would also package these products in child-resistant containers to make them as safe as possible for families.

Pennsylvania marijuana dispensaries and attendants are only allowed to put medical marijuana in groceries if it will help the patient meet their prescribed medication. The law prohibits them from producing medicinal cannabis in the form of edibles. “Edibles offer a simple and appropriate way to relieve their discomfort, and that has always been the goal of medicinal cannabis: to provide relief to patients,” Laughlin continued in the press release.

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Edibles are one of the most popular forms of cannabis consumption, whether recreational or medicinal. While edibles can be very pleasurable, they are also a very potent medicine, producing some of the most potent results of cannabis. They are effective in treating chronic pain, providing powerful relaxation and more. They are also among the healthiest forms of cannabis consumption as they eliminate any smoke or vapor that can damage the mouth, throat and lungs.

While recreational cannabis remains illegal in Pennsylvania, the state legalized medical cannabis in 2016. After some growing pains and mismanagement, the products became available two years later.