CBD oil is legal to buy over the counter - what you need to know

Dr Ben Jansen is one of Australia’s leading doctors and advocates of medicinal cannabis, and founder and clinical director of Cannabis Doctors Australia. In this episode, host Felicity Harley and Dr Jansen discuss low dose cannabidiol (CBD) and it’s availability over-the-counter in pharmacies across Australia.    On February 1st, The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approved that patients no longer require a referral, special approval or prescription for legal use of low-dose CBD in Australia. Dr Jansen breaks down what CBD oil is, why this move is such a big deal, CBD’s side effects and why Australians will be waiting a while to actually purchase the stuff.    You can find out about Dr Ben Jansen here and read more about CBD oil at bodyandsoul.com.au   You can join the conversation, or drop us a question, via the Healthy-ish Australia Facebook page, here.   If you’re up for funny memes and health inspo follow Body+Soul on Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au   Or, head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. Each Sunday, you can pick up the latest copy of the Body+Soul/Stellar flipbook inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.