The pharmacy, for CBD medicines
Logically, if your doctor has prescribed medications based on CBD or hemp, only your pharmacist will be able to sell you the products that appear on the prescription. Pharmacies must obtain state authorization to sell products containing hemp or cannabinoids extracted from cannabis.
The list of authorized pharmacies can be checked on the website of the National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM).
But some pharmacies and drugstores also offer over-the-counter CBD products, including cannabidiol oils and creams. The price is generally higher than in specialized stores, and the choice remains quite rudimentary.
CBD online: a wider choice of products
Specialized online stores like 321CBD will give you plenty of choice, with a depth in the catalog that will allow you to explore a diversity of products according to your objective, your tastes and your budget.
In 2023, 62% of CBD consumers purchased products online. A choice which can be explained by access to products from different brands, the possibility of comparing prices with other marketplaces and e-commerce sites, reading reviews and feedback, taking advantage of seasonal promotions and programs sponsorship, etc.
CBD in pharmacies or online: what influences the purchasing decision?
If it is a CBD or hemp-based medicine that you need to buy, the question does not arise. Only your pharmacist is authorized to fill your doctor’s prescription.
Otherwise, if it is a consumer CBD product, purchasing from an online store will be more advantageous, provided you opt for a serious supplier who offers security guarantees, in particular independent laboratory analyzes to validate the absence of THC (less than 0.3%, in accordance with the law).
In a specialized online store, you will have:
- A very wide choice of products;
- Competitive prices and regular promotions;
- An advantageous sponsorship program;
- Home delivery;
- Anonymized and unmarked packages to remain discreet (even if CBD is perfectly legal);
- Customer service that listens to you.
