Date of Completion

2021

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Keywords

Pharmacists, Medical Marijuana

Abstract

A descriptive research design was utilized in the conduct of the study. Purposive sampling technique was used for selection of respondents. Sixty three (63) respondents were participated in the study. Self-administered survey questionnaires were used for data gathering. Descriptive statistics were used such as frequency distribution tables and cross-tabulations. Correlation was also used for data analysis. The study concluded that the respondents’ demographics, which are, age, years of experience as a hospital pharmacist, and employment in public or private hospital, are not a significant variable in predicting their preparedness in the possible legalization of medical cannabis. The respondents are highly knowledgeable on the topic of medical cannabis’ safety, efficacy, and HB 6517 but are moderately prepared in the possible legalization of medical cannabis. The study states that knowledge on HB 6517, medical cannabis’ use and safety, and overall knowledge on the topic is also not a significant variable in predicting their preparedness on the possible legalization of medical cannabis. The lack of clear legal framework in the country, no clear guidelines by a medical body, and inadequate training of the respondents in clinical situations in dispensing medical cannabis, may have contributed to the results. Lastly, the current pharmacy curriculum in the country does not have any formal lecture on cannabis as a medicine but covers it only in topics of drug abuse.

First Advisor

Karen Jeanet R. Navarro, RPh

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