I'm not sure the Senator in question understands the system he's making recommendations for...

I'm not a pharmacist, but I would doubt that you'll find a licensed one wanting to deal with raw marijuana. Raw marijuana is a Schedule I controlled substance. That means it is BANNED FOR ALL USES, and has no medical value (according to the fed).

When a pharmacist deals with a 'perscription', they are using a 'federal authorization' to dispense federally-approved medications. As such, the term perscription is incompatible with raw marijuana. And if raw marijuana is a controlled substance that cannot be perscribed, it is out of the realm of pharmacists.

Funny thing is... Under federal law, Marinol (synthetic THC) is a Schedule III drug, making its use less restrictive than Vicodin or even Ritalin, the attention-deficit drug. Marijuana, like heroin, is a Schedule I drug, meaning the U.S. Food and Drug Administration bans it for any use.

Hmmmm... But.... I thought pot had no medical value??? LOL!!!