Can you buy CBD in pharmacies?

CBD, or cannabidiol, is an all-natural compound produced by the cannabis plant. Unlike THC, which is the active ingredient in marijuana, CBD doesn’t have psychotropic effects nor does it alter your perception in any way. However, it has many properties, which have made it very popular in recent years.

As CBD becomes increasingly popular, more and more people are asking what the properties of CBD are and whether it can be bought in pharmacies. Although the legal status of this cannabinoid varies from country to country, there are many places where CBD products are permitted to be sold in pharmacies.

In this article, we’ll explore the current situation regarding CBD sales in pharmacies, explaining what types of CBD products they sell and what to look out for when buying CBD products in a pharmacy.

What types of CBD products are sold in pharmacies?

At present, there’s only one medicine with CBD that is free of THC: Epidiolex by GW Pharmaceuticals. According to its technical data sheet, published on the AEMPS (Spanish Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices) website, Epidiolex is recommended for the complementary treatment of seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut (LGS) or Dravet (DS) syndromes, combined with clobazam, in patients over two years of age¹.

In addition, this medicine would also be prescribed for the complementary treatment of seizures associated with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) in patients also older than two years of age¹. This product is prescription-only, so it can only be purchased with a medical prescription.

But pharmacies sell other kinds of CBD products that anyone can buy. In general, these CBD products sold in pharmacies are mainly intended for personal care, such as creams, oils, and lotions containing CBD. They are often sold in the “parapharmacy” section and are considered to be cosmetics.

It’s therefore important to note that these products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. In addition, CBD flowers, which are the most natural form of the cannabis plant, are considered a collector’s item in Europe and not a product for consumption, so they aren’t sold in pharmacies.

What types of CBD products are not sold in pharmacies?

In addition to CBD flowers and pollen, there are other CBD products that aren’t usually sold in pharmacies. These include CBD e-liquids for electronic cigarettes, disposable CBD vapes, and vaporisers for CBD flowers and resins.

These CBD products that aren’t sold in pharmacies can often be found in specialised CBD or vape shops and tend to be more popular with regular buyers of CBD products.

While flowers and resins aren’t sold for consumption, e-liquids and disposable vapes containing CBD can be sold for that purpose. Vaping CBD is the only legally permitted form of consumption, apart from topical application.

CBD e-liquids for electronic cigarettes can be vaped and are one of the fastest forms of administration, as the effects are almost immediate. Disposable CBD vapes are another popular option, because they’re easy to use and don’t require any additional equipment.

CBD vaporisers, meanwhile, are more advanced devices that allow the vaporisation of flowers and resins in countries where this is legal. These devices provide greater control over the amount and intensity of vaporisation, allowing the temperature to be regulated.

It’s important to note that the legal status and quality of these products may vary from country to country, and it’s essential to do your research to find a reliable supplier before purchasing.

In short, CBD is a natural compound produced by the cannabis plant that has become very popular in recent years due to its many properties. Although the legal status of CBD varies from country to country, in many places CBD products are allowed to be sold in pharmacies.

Currently, there’s only one THC-free CBD medicine available with a prescription: Epidyolex. However, pharmacies also sell other personal care products containing CBD, such as creams, oils, and lotions.

In addition, there are CBD products that aren’t sold in pharmacies, such as CBD flowers and pollen, CBD e-liquids for electronic cigarettes, disposable CBD vapes, and vaporisers for CBD flowers and resins.

It’s important to note that the legal status and quality of these products may vary from country to country, and it’s essential to do your research to find a reliable supplier before purchasing.