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ArticleIrish journal of medical science2025

Neurologists' perspectives of cannabis-based medicines: results from an all-Ireland survey.

Michael Savio, Hugh Kearney, Eric J Downer

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Michael SavioDiscipline of Physiology, School of Medicine, Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0000-6433-274X
Hugh KearneyMS Unit, Department of Neurology, St. James's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2320-3487
Eric J DownerDiscipline of Physiology, School of Medicine, Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland. edowner@tcd.ie.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6012-2291

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All-Ireland MS Research Network All-Ireland MS Research Network
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Abstract

backgroundAdvancements continue to be made in the development of medicines containing components of the Cannabis sativa L. plant. Consultants can prescribe specific cannabis-based products for a restricted set of indications in Ireland, with neurologists being at the forefront of therapy. Much debate on the therapeutic potential/efficacy of such cannabis-based products exists.

aimThe objective of this study was to conduct a national survey to determine the perspectives/views of Irish neurologists regarding the use of cannabis-based medicines.

methodsAn online anonymous survey was conducted to capture the perspectives and experiences of neurologists in Ireland regarding cannabis-based therapeutics.

resultsThirty-four neurologists completed the survey in full, with study participants rating their knowledge of cannabis-based medicines as average. Data presented herein indicate that there is a need for educational programmes on the cannabinoid system and cannabinoid-based medicines, and the findings indicate that neurologists are interested in the use of cannabinoid-based medicines in their practice. Study participants were more divided with regard to the clarity of the process for accessing cannabis-based medicines, and the consensus is that the application process is unclear. Approximately one-third of participants have made an application to access medicinal cannabis-based products on behalf of a patient.

conclusionsData presented herein indicates that the majority of neurologists surveyed are aware of the current systems in place to access cannabis-based products for medicinal use in Ireland and that some engagement with these systems has taken place. A key finding is that educational programmes on the cannabinoid system and cannabis-based medicines are required.

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Attitude of Health PersonnelCannabinoidsCannabisMedical MarijuanaNeurologistsPractice Patterns, Physicians'FemaleHumansIrelandMaleSurveys and QuestionnairesCannabinoidsMedical MarijuanaCannabisCannabis-based therapeuticsIrelandNational surveyNeurology

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