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NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Unapproved for Chronic Pain: Cannabis

                

By Donavyn Coffey

Cannabinoid-based medicines (CBMs) that contain CBD and/or THC offer a nonopioid alternative for patients dealing with chronic pain. However, they’ll need extensive support from their pharmacists to make appropriate use of these unapproved therapies.

“Pain is one of the most common reasons for cannabis use in the United States,” said Danielle Fixen, PharmD, BCGP,