Lesson 6: After Certification — What Comes Next

After a medical cannabis certification is issued, patients may access medical cannabis products through licensed Virginia dispensaries.

Dispensaries employ pharmacists who can help explain available products, forms, and general usage considerations within the scope of state regulations.

Follow-up care may be recommended to reassess symptoms, side effects, and ongoing appropriateness of medical cannabis. Certifications are time-limited and must be renewed annually according to state and clinical requirements.

Patients are responsible for maintaining compliance with Virginia law, following medical guidance, and seeking reassessment if their health status or treatment needs change.