In the spirit of being new here, I thought I should introduce myself. Hey, it's Meg! Your friendly neighborhood pharmacist with a twist. Now, let me tell you, I didn't start off with the intention of becoming a cannabis crusader. I was your typical retail pharmacist for 8 years, slinging pills and trying to make a difference. But as time went on, I started to feel like something wasn't quite right. Overprescribing meds? Patients having little say in their health? Not on my watch! So, I took a leap of faith and dived headfirst into the world of medical cannabis. As a cannabis pharmacist, I found my calling. I wasn't just counting pills; I was having 👏🏾real talk👏🏾 with patients, empowering patients and HCPs alike with cannabis education, and geeking out on the latest research. But let's be real, the cannabis scene isn't all rainbows and unicorns. Lack of regulations, inconsistent product quality, and a serious case of stigma had me rethinking my path. So, I made another bold move and joined the pharma industry as a medical science liaison. (don't worry—I didn't leave cannabis) Working with Epidiolex (the FDA's only approved pure CBD product) and Sativex (available abroad), I found my sweet spot bridging the gap between mind-blowing research and real-world healthcare solutions. Now, I'm on a mission to decode the complexity of cannabis for anyone who'll listen—cannabis founders, medical pros, advocacy groups, patients - you name it! I'm here to make complicated science sexy, engaging, and easy to digest. Oh, and a few more juicy tidbits about yours truly: --I'm neurospicy and rate my "spiciness" on the Scoville Scale (I'm ghost pepper hot today. We're talking hyperfocus and abundance of random facts on Ancient Egypt.) --I'm pretty sure I'll meet my demise cuddling a giant, adorable, furry creature (What happened to Meg? Oh, she tried to cuddle a tiger...it didn't end well.) --Books and music are my jam (I consider myself eclectic...thanks Sister Act 2) Hit me with your recs! --I am Anthony Bourdain's BIGGEST fan and will travel anywhere in the world to experience the food and culture that he shared on his captivating shows. --I'm learning to ride a motorcycle (equal parts exhilarating and terrifying!) These days, I'm ghostwriting for cannabis innovators, mixing my clinical and pharma know-how to whip up educational email courses and irresistable content. So, there you have it - Meg in a neurospicy nutshell! Looking forward to connecting with y'all cannabis and wellness fanatics and sharing my insights here!

Posted by Megan Hollingsworth, PharmD at 2024-05-13 17:14:18 UTC