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Formulating the Future of Cannabis in Iowa
MedPharm Iowa's mission is to improve the quality of life for those in Iowa who seek natural, scientifically proven medical solutions to help treat debilitating medical conditions.
What is Medical Cannabidiol?
Cannabidiol (CBD) is the name of one type of cannabinoid found in the plant Cannabis sativa L. or Cannabis indica. CBD and other cannabinoids attach themselves to certain receptors in the human body to produce effects.
CBD and THC
Research has shown that THC is more effective when combined with CBD. CBD can be used alone or combined with THC. CBD allows THC to be more effective with a decrease in potential adverse effects such has psychoactive activity.
Potential Health Benefits of CBD, THC and other Cannabinoids
Research has shown the way CBD and other cannabinoids act in the body may have therapeutically useful effects on patients, including:
- Anti-Seizure
- Antioxidant
- Neuroprotective
- Anti-inflammatory
- Analgesic
- Anti-tumor
- Anti-psychotic
- Anti-anxiety
Iowa and Medical Cannabidiol
Signed into effect May 12, 2017, House File 524 established Iowa Code chapter 124E, the Medical Cannabidiol Act, allowing for the use of medical cannabidiol to treat certain debilitating medical conditions.
Under this law, to possess and use medical cannabidiol, you must apply for a Medical Cannabidiol Registration Card. Two categories of persons are eligible to apply for a Medical Cannabidiol Registration Card in Iowa:
- Patients age 18 and older who have at least one of the qualifying debilitating medical conditions; and
- Primary caregivers for patients who have at least one of the qualifying debilitating medical conditions
Qualifying Debilitating Medical Conditions Approved in Iowa
- Cancer (severe or chronic pain, nausea or severe vomiting, cachexia or severe wasting)
- Multiple sclerosis with severe and persistent muscle spasms
- Seizures
- AIDS or HIV (as defined in Iowa Code, section 141A1)
- Crohn’s disease
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
- Untreatable pain
- Any terminal illness with probable life expectancy of under one year
- Parkinson’s disease
How to Obtain a Medical Cannabidiol Registration Card:
- Patient has a qualifying debilitating medical condition.
- Patient takes application from the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) to health care practitioner, who certifies patient's condition. Applications can be found here: https://idph.iowa.gov/mcarcp/how-to-apply
- Patient files the completed application with IDPH and provides IDPH with proof of ID and payment. Approved patients will be added to the IDPH's patient registry.
- Approved patients then obtain their physical cards from the Iowa Department of Transportation.
- As of December 1, 2018, approved patients may obtain medical cannabidiol at any dispensary in the state of Iowa. There will be five dispensaries in Iowa, Windsor Heights, Sioux City, Waterloo, Davenport and Council Bluffs.
About MedPharm Iowa
MedPharm Iowa’s mission is to provide medical cannabidiol to qualifying patients while educating the community on the benefits of medical cannabidiol and how to legally obtain products.
MedPharm Iowa is an Iowa medical cannabidiol manufacturer located in Des Moines, Iowa. Focusing on innovative vigor and established good manufacturing practices, MedPharm Iowa aspires to improve the quality of life for those in Iowa who seek natural, scientifically proven medical solutions to improve daily life while dealing with debilitating medical conditions.
Meet Dr. Chris Nelson
Dr. Chris Nelson started MedPharm Iowa to provide Iowa patients with safe and legal products to improve their quality of life.
Dr. Chris Nelson is the owner of MedPharm Iowa, and he is also the president and CEO of Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer that has been dedicated to using applied science to improve the quality of life for over half a century.
As a global company touching 3.8 billion people every day with its products, Kemin is committed to improving the quality, safety and efficacy of food, feed and health related products to feed a growing population and be a resource for others in need. Committed to feed and food safety, Kemin maintains top-of-the-line manufacturing facilities where over 500 specialty ingredients are made for humans and animals in the global feed and food industries, as well as the health, nutrition and beauty markets. The company provides product solutions and options to customers in more than 120 countries.
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