With the democratization of the use of cannabis-derived products, including CBD oil, pharmacies have been given permission to sell cannabidiol-based products to their customers, but this is subject to certain conditions, as we'll see in this article.
CBD is not a medicine
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-psychotropic molecule obtained from hemp. Various parts of the plant are used to manufacture a wide range of by-products (oil, capsules, herbal teas, concentrates, resins, e-cigarette liquids, etc.).
These products are used to promote a state of physical and mental well-being. CBD is said to have numerous benefits, including analgesic, anti-stress, sleep-inducing and even disease-fighting properties.
However, it's imperative to know that CBD is not considered a medicine by the Agence Nationale du Médicament. Cannabis-derived products are therefore considered dietary supplements by most, and CBD itself is described as an additive by French legislation.
Can I get a prescription to buy CBD?
Contradictory as it may seem, therapeutic cannabis is authorized in the UK following a prescription issued by a competent healthcare professional. One example is Sativex, a cannabis-containing medicine for patients suffering from multiple sclerosis, which has been authorized with a prescription since 2014.
However, when we look at the case of CBD - devoid of THC, the psychoactive substance in cannabis - we realize that the products cannot be dispensed following a medical prescription because, as we specified in the previous paragraph, it is not considered a medicine but an additive under French legislation.
Is it possible to find CBD in pharmacies in the UK ?
Normally, yes, you can find CBD in pharmacies in the UK, but under certain conditions. Indeed, pharmacies in France may stock CBD-derived products that are not self-service. And yes, you'll need to ask your pharmacist for a CBD-based oil or herbal tea.
However, this marketing authorization is subject to a number of strict rules that the establishment must absolutely respect if it wishes to supply its customers with CBD in a legal manner. Firstly, the pharmacy must have received prior authorization from the state to justify the legality of the business. Secondly, the products sold must comply with the legal THC content, which must be less than 0.3% THC. Finally, it is forbidden to promote any medicinal properties, and pharmacists must fulfill their role as advisors to customers.
Conclusion
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