Medical cannabis, CBD wellness products and public awareness of evolving regulations in the United Kingdom.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In the UK, legislation and regulations governing medical cannabis and over the counter cannabidiol (CBD) wellness products have rapidly evolved since 2018. This study aimed to assess the public awareness of the availability, regulations, and barriers to access medical cannabis and over the counter CBD wellness products.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey study was performed through YouGov® using quota sampling methodology between March 22nd and March 31st 2021. Responses were matched and statistically weighted to UK adult population demographics, including those without internet access, and analysed according to percentage of respondents. Statistical significance was defined by p-value < 0.050.

Results

Ten thousand six hundred eighty-four participants complet

SUBMITTER: Erridge S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9617440 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature