The Faculty of Pain Medicine says there needs to be more clinical evidence about the efficacy of medicinal cannabis before use as a treatment for chronic, non-cancer pain.

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This fact sheet is from the Faculty of Pain Medicine, Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists. It is a summary of our position on prescribing medicinal cannabis for people with chronic pain.

PS10(PM) Statement on "Medicinal Cannabis" with particular reference to its use in the management of patients with chronic non-cancer pain

PS10(PM) BP Statement on "Medicinal Cannabis" with particular reference to its use in the management of patients with chronic non-cancer pain Background paper

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