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Healthcare Professionals' Perceptions About Medical Cannabis in Greece: A Qualitative Study
Christos Ntais1,2,3, Yioula Melanthiou4, Michael A Talias1
1Healthcare Management Program, School of Economics & Management, Open University of Cyprus, Nicosia 2220, Cyprus; michael.talias@ouc.ac.cy.
Journal of Market Access & Health Policy
|April 25, 2025
Summary
Greek doctors and pharmacists see potential in medical cannabis but stress the need for more research and clear regulations. Addressing stigma and misinformation is crucial for its acceptance.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- Medical cannabis is of growing interest but faces clinical acceptance challenges.
- Regulatory hurdles, social stigma, and insufficient scientific evidence impede its integration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore Greek medical doctors' and pharmacists' perspectives on medical cannabis.
- To identify key stakeholders' views on barriers and facilitators to medical cannabis adoption.
Main Methods:
- Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 medical doctors and 12 pharmacists in Greece.
- Qualitative data analysis explored stakeholder opinions on medical cannabis.
Main Results:
- Participants acknowledged medical cannabis potential but emphasized the need for disease-specific research and consistent clinical trials.
- Concerns included drug interactions, misuse, regulatory inconsistencies, and standardized dosing.
- Social stigma, misinformation, and regulatory barriers were identified as significant obstacles.
Conclusions:
- Actionable recommendations were developed to address gaps in medical cannabis acceptance.
- A responsible, evidence-based approach is essential for integrating medical cannabis into clinical practice.
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