Researchers from The University of Sydney have launched a survey examining pharmacists’ knowledge, behaviours and beliefs about medicinal cannabis and driving.
They hope to better understand how pharmacists interpret drug-driving laws, advise patients prescribed medicinal cannabis about driving, and assess the effects of medicinal cannabis and other medicines on driving.
The survey, titled “Medicinal cannabis and driving: A cross-sectional survey of Australian pharmacists’ knowledge, behaviours and beliefs” is being led by University of Sydney pharmacology lecturer Dr Danielle McCartney.
McCartney said the findings could help inform “future education and training initiatives as well as policy discussions”.
The anonymous online survey is open to registered pharmacists working in Australian community pharmacies and takes around 10 minutes to complete. Experience dispensing medicinal cannabis is not required.
Questions cover pharmacists’ understanding of drug-driving legislation, counselling practices regarding medicinal cannabis and driving, beliefs about how medicinal cannabis and other medicines affect driving, and views on how medicinal cannabis and driving should be regulated.
Pharmacists interested in participating can access the survey and further information here.