In the Phytocannabinoids & The Entourage Effect course, you will explore the foundational science behind phytocannabinoids, terpenes, and the entourage effect, alongside current clinical knowledge and real-world medical applications.

By the end, you'll be equipped to understand the therapeutic potential of cannabis-derived compounds, their mechanisms of action, and their synergistic interactions that inform evidence-based medicinal cannabis use.

You'll learn about the classifications of active plant constituents, how terpenes contribute to therapeutic outcomes, and the significance of the entourage effect in enhancing efficacy and tailoring treatment plans.

This knowledge will empower you to enhance patient outcomes through informed, holistic medicinal cannabis practices grounded in modern clinical insights and phytochemistry.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this activity pharmacists should be able to:

1. List the major and minor phytocannabinoids, their modulation of the endocannabinoid system and potential therapeutic application.

2. Differentiate between the major cannabinoids THC and CBD referencing mechanism of action, dosage considerations, and associated clinical risk.
3. Evaluate the clinical appropriateness of cannabis-based therapies based on patient history, identifying relative precautions, contraindications and potential for drug interactions.
4. Explain the concept of the entourage effect describing the roles terpenes and flavonoids have in influencing the pharmacological actions of cannabis.

Feedback evaluation forms are provided at the end of each module.