A biphasix multilayered lipid vesicle cannabinoid composition comprising: (a) a first phase comprising a first oil-in-water emulsion; and (b) a second phase suspended in the first phase, the second phase comprising multilamellar lipid vesicles, the multilamellar lipid vesicles entrapping a second oil-in-water emulsion, wherein at least one of the first and second oil-in-water emulsions comprises a therapeutically effective amount of a cannabinoid. The composition for transdermal and topical administration for the treatment of pain.