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CBD-DOCS Streamlines Medical Cannabis Process,

Carries Wide Range of CBD Products

BY VANESSA ORR will help them fill out the necessary forms they see them so that when the patient Docs, which can be reached through the
for the state. receives their approval from the state, they CBD-Doc website.
For many people with debilitating med- “A lot of doctors have patients fill out don’t need to call us again for a prescrip- “We’re one of the few companies in
ical conditions, such as PTSD, epilepsy, the forms at home, but we do it at the same tion. They can go right to the dispensary Florida carrying the Charlotte’s Web label,
cancer, Parkinson’s disease and more, time as their appointment,” he continued. and order what they need. which is a well-known, world-renowned
medical marijuana offers the hope of relief. “That way, we can upload that information “A lot of other doctors wait until CBD hemp product, and we also carry
Unfortunately, the process to get approved directly into the registry for them, which patients receive that notification before products from Colorado-based companies
to receive the therapeutic drug can be con- saves them time and frustration.” writing the prescription, which adds an like Functional Remedies and Mary’s
fusing, causing many to have to wait By pre-qualifying patients, CBD-DOCS extra step,” he continued. Nutritionals,” said Capece. “We stock very
longer than necessary, or to pay more than saves patients visits to the doctor only to The independent physicians, who are extensive CBD lines, including oils, tinc-
required, to take advantage of its beneficial be turned down. “We don’t book appoint- well-versed in medical cannabis, also focus tures, edibles, patches, gum, gummy bears,
effects. ments unless we know that they will qual- on educating their patients. “Most patients chocolate, pain creams, vapeable CBD,
CBD-DOCS, which serves Palm Beach, ify,” said Capece, adding that the company and physicians have no idea how to use capsules, and even dog treats.
Broward, Dade and Naples counties, tries also consults with patients about every- these products; we’ve heard stories of “It’s important to go to a company with
to make it easier for patients to find out if thing from how the process works, to what patients who were told by their doctors to experience,” Capece continued, adding
they qualify for medical cannabis, and to it will cost, to what to expect at a dispen- go to a dispensary, ask them what they that he has been providing CBD hemp
receive a doctor’s recommendation. sary. should be taking, and then the doctor products since the passage of the
“We have a very simple, easy process for Once the forms are received by the state, would write that recommendation,” said Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act in
patients,” explained Chris Capece, clinical patients receive an approval email that lets Capece. “And for that, they were charged 2014. “Talk to someone who can answer
coordinator, CBD-DOCS. “A person goes them know that they are eligible to pur- $250!” your questions.”
to our website and fills out a pre-qualifica- chase medical cannabis. “The sooner that In addition to providing medical
tion form. Once we’ve reviewed it, we call they get their approval letter, the quicker cannabis recommendations, CBD-DOCS For more information, visit
to let them know if they qualify for med- they can go to a dispensary,” said Capece. also carries CBD (cannabidiol) extracts in www.844cbddocs.com
ical cannabis. If they do, we then schedule “This is also why we offer same-day pre- their locations in Lake Worth, Deerfield, or call (844) 223-3627.
them at one of our multiple locations to scription service; the doctor uploads the North Miami, Coconut Creek, and Coral
meet with independent physicians who patient’s prescription on the same day that Springs, as well as on their website, Vapor-

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