First national estimate identifies nearly 110,000 medical cannabis caregivers

A national analysis found that the number of clinicians authorized to approve medical cannabis use in the United States increased to more than 35,000 in 2024. The study also provides the first nationwide estimate of medical cannabis caregivers, identifying nearly 110,000 individuals who help patients obtain, grow or manage cannabis products. Caregivers outnumbered authorizing clinicians by roughly 3 to 1, highlighting the significant role they play in supporting medical cannabis use. The findings are published in Annals of Internal Medicine.

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