The Medical Marijuana Control Program (MMCP) in Ohio has implemented a new process for calculating a patient’s 90-day supply of medical marijuana.
This blog post will explain the new calculation method, aimed at simplifying the process for patients, caregivers, and dispensaries while ensuring compliance with the maximum 90-day possession limit.
Understanding the 90-Day Supply Calculation
The new 90-day supply calculation is based on rules 3796:7-2-04 and 3796:8-2-04 of the Ohio Administrative Code.
The goal of this updated process is to provide a clearer and more straightforward way to calculate the days’ supply, ensuring that patients do not exceed the legal possession limits.
The 45-Day Fill Periods
To manage the 90-day recommendation, it is divided into two 45-day fill periods:
- First Fill Period: Covers days 1-45 of the recommendation.
- Second Fill Period: Covers days 46-90 of the recommendation.
For example, if a patient visits a dispensary on Day 25 without having made any prior purchases, they can purchase up to a 45-day supply of medical marijuana during that visit.
Key Points of this New Policy
- Flexible Purchasing: Patients are not required to purchase a full 45-day supply in each period. They may purchase less if desired.
- No Carryover: Any unused days’ supply from a 45-day period does not roll over to the next period.
- PDF Form: The MMCP provides an Adobe PDF form to help dispensary employees and patients calculate the new 45-day fill periods. You can access the PDF calculator from here.
Conclusion
The new 90-day supply calculation process simplifies the way Ohio medical marijuana patients manage their medical cannabis purchases, ensuring compliance with legal limits.
By using the MMCP-provided PDF and resources, patients and caregivers can easily track their supply and stay within legal guidelines.
Source: Ohio Department of Commerce
For more additional information and queries: MMCPRegistry@com.ohio.gov.
