Described herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a cannabinoid, such as cannabidiol or a cannabidiol prodrug, which is metabolized to cannabidiol, and a penetration enhancer. Also described herein are methods of using the same. One embodiment described herein relates to the transdermal or topical administration of pharmaceutical compositions comprising a cannabinoid, such as cannabidiol or a cannabidiol prodrug, and a penetration enhancer to a person in need thereof.