Illinois Pharmacists and Over the Counter Cannabidiol Products: A Survey on Knowledge and Educational Needs

Abstract Objective: To assess Illinois pharmacists’ (1) baseline knowledge of CBD and self-rated competency of OTC-CBD product pharmacotherapy, (2) concerns about OTC-CBD product safety and level of preparedness with answering questions about the product, and (3) current and future interest in learning more about these types of products to target an area of need for continuing education in the pharmacy field. Design: This observational cross-sectional study used a quantitative survey to obtain information about Illinois pharmacists’ knowledge, concerns and educational