Knowing the potency of a cannabis product is not the same as knowing an appropriate dose. While a product label may identify cannabinoid concentrations, it cannot predict how an individual will respond. Differences in formulations, administration methods, tolerance, medical conditions, and other medications can make it difficult for patients to find and consistently reproduce an effective dose. For people using cannabis to manage chronic or complex health conditions, that uncertainty can complicate treatment decisions.

The Know Your Dose Award celebrates innovations that help patients and consumers measure, portion, understand, and track their cannabis use. It recognizes the importance of precise delivery systems, practical dosing education, and personalized information that connects what someone consumes with the effects they experience. These tools can help individuals identify helpful doses, recognize unwanted effects, and communicate more accurately with healthcare professionals.

The 2026 nominees demonstrate complementary approaches to improving dosing: PhytoRX develops measured cannabinoid delivery systems, 7 Stars Holistic Healing Center provides practical consumer education, and Tetragram enables patients to document products, doses, symptoms, and responses over time. Their work reflects the potential to move cannabis medicine beyond guesswork toward more consistent, individualized treatment while generating information that can also support clinical research and better product development.

Learn more about the Know Your Does Award and the nominees' role in Cannabis Safety.