William Troutt, NMD

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Medical Cannabis: Product and Dosing Considerations

Dr. William Troutt, NMD, Lead Medical Director, Trulieve

There are many types of medical cannabis products with different indications and routes of administration. Knowledge and understanding of available cannabis medicines and their most appropriate use greatly improves patient responses. This presentation will overview cannabis medicine preparations, products, and potencies commonly available at Florida State Regulated Dispensaries. It will discuss approved routes of administration and relevant pharmacokinetics. Additionally, it will outline dosing strategies and titration methods for best patient outcomes.

Dr. Troutt is Trulieve’s Lead Medical Director. He is a naturopathic medical doctor with over three decades experience studying and advocating for cannabis-based medicine. Dr. Troutt graduated magna cum laude from Arizona State University in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. In 2003, he graduated from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine specializing in botanical and natural medicines. 

Since 2010, Dr. Troutt has worked exclusively in the cannabis industry. In that time, he has consulted with thousands of medical cannabis patients, top physicians, researchers, public servants, and industry leaders—sharing his extensive practical experience in safe and effective cannabis use.  Dr. Troutt is a leader in scientific research on cannabis-based medicine. He is a co-founder of the Medical Marijuana Research Institute, a scientific organization dedicated to better understanding the therapeutic effects of cannabis and disseminating that research to the academic community. 

Dr. Troutt has first-authored two studies in peer-reviewed academic journals. The first, published in the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, established the successful use of cannabis to treat several medical conditions. The study also correlated legalization of cannabis use to improved patient outcomes. The second study, published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, examined the carcinogenic byproducts of vaporizing popular thinning agents used in cannabis products, such as cartridges containing cannabis oil. 

Dr. Troutt is dedicated to sharing his wealth of knowledge with patients. He has provided medical cannabis guidance to dispensaries, patients, and communities across the country. He was the first medical director of a state-licensed retail store in Arizona. There he developed and delivered cannabis training to every Harvest employee. Dr. Troutt created educational materials and protocols for employees, customers, patients, and their caregivers. He also led informal lectures and discussions with patients on cannabis varieties and uses. Topics included cannabis therapy and the senior population, and cannabis uses for epilepsy, cancer, seizure disorders, inflammation, and chronic pain. 

As Trulieve’s Lead Medical Director, Dr. Troutt will coordinate a team of Trulieve medical professionals throughout the country providing medical guidance for safe effective access to cannabis at Trulieve locations. Dr. Troutt and Trulieve’s medical team aspire to set the highest standard for staff, patient, and community education.