Naik, Yugeshnee2024-11-052024-11-052023https://hdl.handle.net/10566/17330The recent changes in South African legislation have led to the reclassification of cannabidiol (CBD) as Schedule 0 and the decriminalization of non-medical (recreational) cannabis. As a result, CBD and recreational cannabis have become more accessible to the general public. This increased interest in cannabis has prompted individuals to seek guidance from pharmacists regarding cannabis products and their usage. For pharmacists to provide accurate advice, it's crucial to assess their confidence and knowledge when dealing with these products. Interestingly, no previous research of this kind has been conducted in South Africa. This study's main objective was to assess the attitudes and knowledge of pharmacists concerning the recommendation and counselling of CBD and recreational cannabis to their patients. This goal was pursued by investigating pharmacists' clinical knowledge, experiences, attitudes, and practices regarding CBD products. Additionally, the study aimed to identify factors influencing pharmacists' inclination to endorse CBD products, as well as explore how pharmacists perceive and approach the topic of recreational cannabis.enSouth AfricaCannabisCannabidiolRetail PharmacistTetrahydrocannabinolThesis