The growth of prescribing Medicinal Cannabis in Australia and New Zealand

As the prevalence of medicinal cannabis use and unprescribed cannabis consumption for conditions like insomnia, pain relief, and anxiety continues to rise among adults in Australia and New Zealand, a growing concern arises.

“Many patients opt for cannabis due to the perceived tolerability of its side effects in comparison to other medications. Nevertheless, it is paramount for doctors to be vigilant in recognizing and appropriately managing these side effects and related issues. ”