Cannabinoid-based medicines (CBMs) that contain CBD and/or THC offer a nonopioid alternative for patients dealing with chronic pain. However, such patients 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, BCPS, an associate professor in the Department of Clinical Pharmacy at the Skaggs School of