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‘We wanted to create a space where cannabis is treated as a legitimate medicine’


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Community pharmacist and owner of MedWest Medical Dispensary, Keegan Wong, says his passion lies in merging evidence-based medicine with a holistic model of health.

Speaking to host Carlene McMaugh of the AJP Podcast, Wong shared his journey to co-founding MedWest Medical Dispensary in Western Australia, and his his practice and perspective has evolved. 

“Back when I was working in community pharmacy, I was starting to see more and more patients coming in with prescriptions for medicinal cannabis,” he said. “You think ‘Oh, I haven’t really learned much of this at uni’.

“The feedback that I’ve received over time was really eye-opening,” he continued. “People were dealing with chronic pain, sleep issues and anxiety… many of them actually find real relief.”

Other highlights include: 

  • 4.39: Keegan’s holistic approach. 
  • 7.07: The supply challenges in Western Australia. 
  • 9.20: Common misconceptions about medicinal cannabis. 
  • 16.49: Regulatory concerns and how pharmacists are managing them. 
  • You can access the full transcript of this podcast here. While we endeavour to ensure all important words and phrases are correct, please note there may be some minor inaccuracies in the transcription.

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