PSTU-13 - Taking the high out of cannabis
Meeting room 2.60
Chair(s)
Dr Boitumelo Semete-Makototlela, CEO South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA), South AfricaIntroduction
Against the backdrop of a growing demand for medical cannabis, the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes and its cultivation for research and other legal processes is regulated through the Medicines and Related Substances Act, 101 of 1965, and related regulations. This session discusses cannabis regulation for medical purposes in South Africa.
Programme
| 14:30 – 14:35 | Introduction by the chair |
| 14:35 – 14:55 | Can I smoke cannabis as a healthcare professional? Ms Elsabé Klinck, Klinck & Samuael, South Africa |
| 14:55 – 15:15 | Medicinal cannabis — From cultivation to patient Mr Deon Poovan, South African Health Products Regulatory Authority, South Africa |
| 15:15 – 15:55 | Local communities becoming business owners of the green gold |
| 15:55 – 16:00 | Summary and closing |
Learning objectives
- To gain a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory framework surrounding cannabis in South Africa.
- To explore the evolving role of pharmacists in dispensing medicinal cannabis and ensuring patient safety.
- To identify strategies for pharmacists to navigate the challenges and opportunities of integrating medicinal cannabis into clinical practice amid the worldwide use of cannabis for recreational purposes and while adhering to legal and ethical standards as a healthcare professional.