Pharmaceutical cannabinoid use in Manitoba, 2004/05 to 2014/15: a population-based cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Pharmaceutically derived cannabinoids are used for several indications, particularly pain management. The extent of their use from a population perspective is unknown; hence, the aim of this study was to evaluate trends in pharmaceutical cannabinoid use in Manitoba. METHODS:This was a retrospective population-based cross-sectional study using administrative data from the Manitoba Centre for Health Policy. Pharmaceutical cannabinoid users residing in Manitoba from Apr. 1, 2004, to Mar. 31, 2015 were identified. We assessed the annual prevalence and incidence of pharmaceutical cannabinoid use, and the sociodemographic characteristics and medical conditions of users. RESULTS:We identified 5181 people who received at least 1 prescription for a pharmaceutical cannabinoid over the stu

SUBMITTER: Alkabbani W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6298870 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature