At pharmacies such as Chemist Warehouse, you can only buy topical CBD Oil, which means CBD that is not taken orally but only used on the body. Some examples of these CBD products would be CBD Creams, serums & all other CBD Beauty.
The Swedish Food Agency has decided that CBD companies may not sell CBD Oil that is taken orally in shops or in Swedish pharmacies. Orally taken CBD products are for example CBD Drops , CBD Capsules , CBD Gummies or other CBD Snacks.
If you want to get CBD oil at the pharmacy, then the only choice is to obtain a prescription for CBD, which would include a visit from the doctor. When it comes to over the counter CBD, there are many other safe choices to buy from online companies.
In Sweden, it is legal to use CBD Oil as long as it contains less than 0.2% THC. CBD without THC has been shown in studies to have many health benefits and is not addictive nor does it get you high
Why can’t you buy CBD oil at pharmacies in Australia?
In Australia, CBD is classified as a prescription medicine and therefore cannot be obtained without a prescription in Swedish pharmacies as an apothecary. This decision comes from the Pharmaceuticals Agency and as it looks now, that decision will stay this year.
However, it is possible for Swedish customers to buy CBD from companies that send the product from abroad & that follow Swedish rules that the CBD oil must contain less than 0.2% THC.
Where can you buy CBD Oil safely & easily?
If you want to test CBD, there are many companies that sell CBD oil from abroad which is 100% legal, but it is important that you choose a good quality oil that has been tested for dangerous substances and is free from controlled substances such as THC.
Some factors to consider when choosing your CBD brand:
- Safe THC content (<0.2%)
- Plant-based CBD
- Lab reports available
- Organically grown hemp (preferably grown in the USA)
- Free from pesticides and additives
- Certified manufacturer
