Recommendations by the Science Advisory Committee on Health Products Containing Cannabis set the stage for introducing CBD products over the counter at pharmacies, or through other retailers like health stores
Experts say new recommendations published by Health Canada will move the country a step closer to allowing broader retail sales of cannabidiol – commonly known as CBD.
The report follows a 2019 consultation by Health Canada seeking feedback from cannabis users and health products industries about the potential market for non-prescription health products containing cannabis. “The current market is really geared towards individuals who are not using it for non-medical purposes, but instead for recreation” Prof. Laprairie said. “There’s emerging evidence that it has health benefits beyond that.”
While movement toward a possible future regulatory framework is possible, it carries a risk: to date, there is inadequate data supporting the use of CBD on a wide scale, said James MacKillop, director of the Michael G. DeGroote Centre for Medicinal Cannabis Research at McMaster University. George Smitherman, president of the Cannabis Council of Canada, said the report is a positive for Canadian pot businesses. While licensed cannabis retailers could face greater competition for CBD sales in the future, greater recognition of its medical uses could provide additional support for the market.
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