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In 2019, Capitol Wellness Solutions was the first pharmacy to dispense medical marijuana in the south—big news at a time when it was illegal for Louisiana residents to possess even small amounts of marijuana. In recent years, however, the stigma has lifted and Capitol Wellness Solutions is bringing relief to thousands of patients.
The pharmacy’s inventory includes various forms of marijuana, such as flower, edibles, metered dose inhalers, tinctures and topical creams. Its team of experienced pharmacists can help eligible patients select the right medication and dosage to treat conditions like cancer, epilepsy, anxiety, insomnia, chronic pain, PTSD and others. “Our focus,” says CEO Randy Mire, PharmD, “is to provide an easy way for patients to find relief through the use of natural treatment.”
BECOMING A PATIENT
As of August 2020, any Louisiana licensed medical doctor in good standing with the state Board of Medical Examiners may recommend medical marijuana to their patients. Patients can visit capitolpharmacy.com for a list of physicians actively recommending medical marijuana in the area. Many of them offer telehealth visits, allowing patients to visit with a doctor from their smartphones. The recommendation is faxed or e-scribed by the prescriber directly to Capitol Wellness Solutions, and the patient receives a text when the recommendation has been received.
Per doctor recommendation, Louisiana law allows the pharmacist to work with the patient to determine the appropriate products and dosage. It’s common for patients to sample between three and five products before they find their ideal relief. “The pharmacist is always in control of the treatment plan,” Mire says, “to make sure you get the most effective medicine.”
REACHING THE COMMUNITY
With online ordering and free delivery to East Baton Rouge Parish and its surrounding areas, Capitol Wellness prides itself on offering an easy and efficient way to provide treatment.
The clinic, located at 8037 Picardy Ave. is now open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for pickup orders only. A second location on O’Neal Lane is coming soon to better serve the community.
For more information, call 225.800.9420 or visit capitolpharmacy.com
