PRIMARY STUDY

An early economic analysis of medical cannabis for the treatment of chronic pain

Key Findings:  This study found that cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMPs) for chronic pain management in the UK are cost-effective, with potential for significant cost savings and reduced resource use due to their comparative effectiveness, and predicted even greater savings as prescribing costs decrease.

Type of Study:  Meta-analysis

Study Result:  Positive

Research Location(s):  United Kingdom

Year of Pub:  2024


Cannabinoids Studied:  Cannabinoid (unspecified)

Phytocannabinoid Source:  Unspecified




Citation:  Marrinan S, et al. An early economic analysis of medical cannabis for the treatment of chronic pain. Expert Rev Pharmacoecon Outcomes Res. 2025; 25:39-52. doi: 10.1080/14737167.2024.2412248

Authors:  Marrinan S, Schlag AK, Lynskey M, Seaman C, Barnes MP, Morgan-Giles M, Nutt D