Amplicare and Ananda Professional Partner to Automate CBD and Wellness Education for Pharmacies

CYNTHIANA, Ky., March 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Amplicare, a leading software automation provider for pharmacies, and Ananda Professional, the leading hemp-derived CBD manufacturer exclusively serving independent pharmacies, are excited to announce a partnership to expand pharmacy access to CBD and wellness education through automation software.

The new software will enable pharmacists to identify patients who can benefit from an Ananda Professional product and help facilitate CBD education to those patients.

In 2018 the CBD market reached $500 million in sales, up from just over $100 million in 2014, according to Statista. An optimistic estimate by cannabis industry analyst Brightfield Group places the market at $22 billion by 2022. The growth of the market indicates consumer interest in the natural product, which the companies believe pharmacies are well-placed to take a leadership position in providing.

Underscoring their commitment to educating pharmacists and patients, Ananda Professional and Amplicare will initially focus on addressing patients who are on opioids or medications to treat chronic pain. The effects of the opioid crisis resonate across the country as roughly 150 people are affected by overdoses daily. Given Ananda Professional's research on the value of adding CBD to stable opioid patients, the new partnership will provide pharmacists with the tools to guide patients while playing a proactive role in mitigating the effects of the epidemic in their communities.

"The clinical evidence for CBD as a safe and viable therapeutic option for managing conditions such as chronic pain, insomnia, and mood disturbances is promising. Guidance from a licensed pharmacist who is well-versed in patients' medications and health histories will help ensure appropriate and effective use of hemp-derived extracts," said Dr. Alex Capano, Ananda Professional's Chief Science Officer and Medical Director.

The companies are also working closely together on a series of regional continuing education symposiums to further support the clinical education of pharmacists. Featuring leading clinicians in cannabinoid therapy and research, the symposiums will address the clinical data on CBD and best commercialization practices for pharmacists interested in providing CBD to their patients and communities. They will begin in Philadelphia on May 11, 2019 and move across different regions of the country throughout the year.

"Amplicare chose to partner with Ananda Professional after thoroughly reviewing the CBD market and understanding the health benefits associated with hemp-derived cannabinoids (i.e., CBD)," said Matt Johnson, Amplicare's Co-founder and CEO. "We were drawn to Ananda Professional's dedication to the education of pharmacists and staff about CBD and the Endocannabinoid System, as well as its commitment to product quality and transparency and the pivotal role they played in advocating for the Farm Bill."

"We are excited to partner with Amplicare," said Chuck Schneider, Ananda Professional's Chief Revenue Officer. "Our core values align with Amplicare's reputation, which is built on providing cutting-edge solutions and programs to help independent pharmacies improve patient health and drive clinical outcomes. We had heard about the benefits of Amplicare Restore from mutual customers and recognized an opportunity to combine our resources to help pharmacies address underlying health and wellness issues common among patients." 

About Amplicare
Amplicare is the leading decision-automation platform that intelligently identifies relevant opportunities for healthcare providers to proactively improve patient care. The platform helps providers efficiently make an impact on their patients and communities, while providing better healthcare options for patients. With over 5,000 pharmacy subscribers, Amplicare delivers an unrivaled platform that increases patient retention, improves performance measures, grows and diversifies revenue streams, and enables providers to communicate with their patients more easily than ever before. For more information, visit www.amplicare.com.  

Contact:
Jackson Hardy
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About Ananda Professional
Ananda Professional brings to market the first fully compliant and federally legal full spectrum hemp extract product line created specifically for the needs of independent pharmacies. This exclusive pharmaceutical grade hemp extract line meets strict safety standards and provides full transparency through lot-specific certificates of analysis available on all products.

For additional information:
Samantha Timmermann, Marketing Manager, Ananda Professional: [email protected]

Dr. Alex Capano, Chief Science Officer, Ananda Professional:
[email protected]

Media contact:
Sharon Ames
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516-993-7800

SOURCE Ananda Professional