Pharmacists can dispense Low dose cannabidiol oil, better known as CBD oil, up to 150mg a day without a prescription on Monday.
Previously, patients found difficulties in finding doctors who were knowledgeable and interested, but the long awaiting and restrictive prescription is essential prerequisite for any dispensary.
The Therapeutic Goods Administration decision only applies to products on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) guaranteed to be high quality, safe and efficacious.
This could potentially help lots of chronic disease patients who are in need.