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How does the medical cannabis you are able to prescribe differ from the CBD oil I am able to buy on the high street?

Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the main compounds derived from the cannabis plant and is used for its medicinal properties as part of medicinal cannabis preparations. Oil-based CBD products are also available over the counter as wellness products. CBD oils prescribed for a medical condition from a specialist doctor typically have higher concentrations of CBD than those available on the high street. CBD oil available on the high street is classified as a novel food and therefore does not have to meet the same stringent regulations regarding its manufacture as medicinal preparations.

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