The AusCannaPodcast S3 | E12

What happens behind the doors of a compounding pharmacy, and why does it matter in the world of cannabis and psychedelic medicine?In this episode, I sit down with compounding pharmacist Matthew Soliman from Cann Compounding to explore how tailored formulations are helping patients get better outcomes. From THC-infused chocolates and fast-acting gummies to high-dose oils for seizure control, Matthew walks us through the creative and clinical side of making medicines that don’t come off the shelf.We talk real-world case studies, the growing role of minor cannabinoids, and why pessaries might be one of the most underrated delivery formats in medical cannabis. Matthew also opens up about sourcing challenges, Australia’s regulatory twists, and where compounding could take us next.Plus: pineapple on pizza, zombie apocalypse roles, and what you’d pack for a mystery trip because what’s a podcast without a little fun?Whether you’re a prescriber, a patient, or just curious about the science behind the script, this one’s worth a listen.👉 Got a Rapid Fire question you want me to ask a guest? Email them to [email protected]. I love including questions from the community!💚 Want to support the podcast? Tap the Buy Me a Coffee link in the show notes!In this episode, we cover a lot of topics, including:* Rapid Fire (2:07)* Who is Matthew Soliman? (8:33)* What’s Matthew’s day-to-day life like? (10:37)* What’s the difference between a community pharmacy and a compounding pharmacy? (12:13)* What cannabis formats does Matthew work with most (capsules, oils, creams, etc)? (13:54)* Underused formats that Matthew would like to see more of? (14:45)* What’s the craziest compounding request Matthew has ever received? (16:35)* When custom formulations make a big difference in a patient’s outcome (18:57)* Are prescribers aware of what’s possible through compounding? (20:54)* What does Matthew’s typical workflow with a doctor look like? (21:34)* Who’s decarbing the flower? (24:33)* Validating consistency between batches (26:55)* The most popular compounding product and why it could be beneficial (28:19)* Are there certain specialties that use compounding more often? (29:20)* The struggles of sourcing products (31:54)* More minor cannabinoids, please (34:26)* Where’s the demand…full-spectrum or precision-based formulations? (39:34)* Different rules for different states (40:18)* Where is cannabis compounding going in the next few years? (41:46)* Is personalisation based on genetics or biomarkers part of the future? (42:55)* Full circle moment… the best bookend ever! (44:40)* Matthew’s Call to Action (46:31)Show Notes:* Acacia TreeWhere to Find Matthew Soliman:* @CannCompoundingPharmacy on Instagram* Matthew on LinkedIn* Cann Compounding WebsiteWhere to Find Christina Mc Mullan:* @AusCannaReviews on SubStack* @AusCannaReviews on Instagram* @AusCannaReviews on Twitter/X* Email [email protected]* Buy Me A Coffee/AusCannaPodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit auscannareviews.substack.com