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