Medical Cannabis in the Treatment of Chronic Pain

Learning Objectives

• To understand the role of Medicinal Cannabis in treating Chronic Pain
• Understand the history of Medicinal Cannabis and how it works on the Endocannabinoid system
• Learn evidence based indications for the appropriate prescription of Australian Cannabinoid therapies
• Learn the difference between THC vs CBD
• Understand the symptoms, side effects, and drug interactions associated with Medical Cannabis
• Access – Learn how to access Medicinal Cannabis via TGA pathway in Australia and the SASB process requirements