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Cannabinoid Dose and Label Accuracy in Edible Medical Cannabis Products

posted 30/06/2015

publication JAMA

This study analyzed the dose accuracy of labels from edibile medical cannabis products dispensed in 3 US cities.

As the use of cannabis (marijuana) for medical purposes has expanded, a variety of edible products for oral consumption has been developed. An estimated 16% to 26% of patients using medical cannabis consume edible products.1,2 Even though oral consumption lacks the harmful by-products of smoking, difficult dose titration can result in overdosing or underdosing, highlighting the importance of accurate product labeling.

Cannabinoid Dose and Label Accuracy in Edible Medical Cannabis Products

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