Trends in prescription and cost of Sativex, a cannabinoid-based medicine, in treating patients with multiple sclerosis in England
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DOI: 10.1080/20523211.2024.2342318
Abstract: ABSTRACT Aim: Cannabis-based medication has recently been made available in the NHS for reducing pain and spasticity in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). The currently available preparation of Sativex (nabiximols) contains a combination of botanical… read more here.
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The Prevalence of Nonprescription Cannabinoid-Based Medicines in British Children's Hospices: Results of a National Survey.
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DOI: 10.1089/jpm.2018.0522
Abstract: BACKGROUND Almost 50,000 children and young people are affected by life-limiting conditions in the United Kingdom, around a third of which use children's hospices. Anecdotal evidence suggests that cannabinoid-based medicines (CBMs), specifically cannabis oil (CO),… read more here.
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The knowledge and attitude of pharmacists regarding the therapeutic use of cannabinoid-based medications in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000044900
Abstract: The global use of cannabinoid-based medications is expanding due to increasing evidence supporting their therapeutic potential. However, in Saudi Arabia, their adoption is influenced by cultural and regulatory factors. Pharmacists play a pivotal role in… read more here.
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Risk Assessment of Over-the-Counter Cannabinoid-Based Cosmetics: Legal and Regulatory Issues Governing the Safety of Cannabinoid-Based Cosmetics in the UAE
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DOI: 10.3390/cosmetics8030057
Abstract: Purpose: The lack of scientific evidence of the safety and efficacy of over-the-counter topical cannabinoid-based cosmetics remains a concern. The current study attempted to assess the quality of cannabinoid-based cosmetic products available on the UAE… read more here.
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In older adults, cannabinoid-based medicines increase adverse events compared with placebo
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DOI: 10.7326/acpj202109210-103
Abstract: SOURCE CITATION Velayudhan L, McGoohan K, Bhattacharyya S. Safety and tolerability of natural and synthetic cannabinoids in adults aged over 50 years: a systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS Med. 2021;18:e1003524. 33780450. read more here.
Keywords: increase adverse; cannabinoid based; based medicines; older adults ... See more keywords