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!!!
imoutclimbing Reviewed by imoutclimbing on . State Senator to propose closing dispensaries instead use state + pharmicists State senator wants more control of medical cannabis how bad would THAT be!? What is all the Mexican Cartel crap? the only bud I've seen in any CO dispensaries is Colorado grown, local stuff. I've not seen any Mexican herb since I stopped buying on the street! This Senator needs to be educated! (snippet below , for entire article see the link) GLENWOOD SPRINGS (AP) - A Colorado legislator says he will propose a bill to regulate Colorado's medical marijuana industry by cutting out Rating: 5