CVS Pharmacy Will Begin Selling CBD Products in Stores Across 8 States

[Zorro]

Source: Fortune

CVS Pharmacy is jumping on the CBD bandwagon.

The company said in a statement to CNBC on Wednesday that it’s now selling cannabidiol (CBD) products at locations across eight states, including Alabama, California, Colorado, and Maryland, among others. The company is selling everything from lotions to sprays and said that it’s only working with CBD companies “that are complying with applicable laws and that meet CVS’s high standards for quality.”

CBD is most commonly found in hemp and marijuana. CBD is the legal component in marijuana that can have several health benefits, like reducing inflammation, helping with stress, and more. Tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, is the component that gives people the “high” in marijuana. It’s also the component that makes marijuana federally illegal. Medical marijuana or recreational marijuana are legal in dozens of states across the U.S.

CBD has quickly become a hot product for people seeking relief for a host of health issues. And since it’s legal, retailers are flocking to carry CBD products in their stores.

Read more: http://fortune.com/2019/03/21/cvs-pharmacy-cbd/

[nini]

1. Good to hear this

They're smart to do this. The pain management benefits are amazing.

[SunSeeker]

2. Man, that is going to bum out my little local vitamin shop.

They have been making a fortune selling CBD products. Oh well, I doubt CVS will have the same variety of potions and solves. My vitamin shop even sells CBD for pets.

[barbtries]

6. i just bought some for my dog.

from my trainer. she's off the prozac and we're going to try the cbd for her anxiety disorder.

[SunSeeker]

18. My friend gets it for her dog with arthritic hips.

Said without it her dog barely moved. Stuff is expensive, but she loves her dog.

[barbtries]

21. i have a small dog.

based on the dosage it's cheaper than prozac. and it's a naturally occurring product - i never liked giving her prozac.

[mucifer]

32. I always say Hemlock is natural, too. That "natural" word just gets me. I'm glad it works!

[barbtries]

37. well you're right about that.

there are natural poisons. I hope it works for her we haven't started it yet.

[DownriverDem]

3. Hey

Michigan has medical MJ & recreational MJ too. We have CVS stores everywhere. So why not sell CBD here, CVS? Yes, we can still buy it here, but it's not cheep.

[mtngirl47]

4. CBD has changed my life--

Pain management for my arthritis that is miraculous! Plus I sleep better than I have in many, many years...probably also pain related. And my right-hand woman at the office says it has helped my mood!

The only thing it hasn't helped with is my daily angst when I remember Donald Trump is President!

[Dem2theMax]

8. Any suggestions on what to purchase?

I have very painful arthritis, and I am on a biologic, but it wreaks havoc with my immune system. Every germ that passes by me, somehow attaches to me and I catch everything that is going around. I am constantly sick, and if I could find something to help manage the pain, I could ease off on the Enbrel a bit.

[mtngirl47]

15. I use a topical salve and also oral.

I really like this salve from Blue Ridge Hemp Co. It helps with the inflammation and swelling. I apply it in the morning and at night, and I have a roll-on in my purse.

https://blueridgehempco.com/collections/cbd-topicals/products/cbd-infused-salve


I have tried several oral tinctures--and you really have to experiment because there is no standard for the amount of CBD per dose. Most of them use an eye dropper that is inaccurate and messy and some of them taste terrible! They offer flavors that I have found either too strong or barely perceptible. I really had success with Charlotte's Web CBD Oil...but their maximum strength is really expensive--and I found myself spending about $200 per month to get the pain relief I needed.

https://www.charlottesweb.com/

Now I am making my own CBD candies. I buy a CBD Isolate (powder) and mix it with Coconut Oil. Then I mix the CBD infused coconut oil with different flavors and pour it into molds. This method loses the terpenes which they say gives more theraputic effects.

I tried a vape and that was a great immediate delivery of pain relief, but it made me cough a lot. Recently CBD "flower" or bud has become available but they're all being marketed for different moods, so I don't know what they will do for pain.

I started with the salve and I stopped taking my pain meds in the first month.

[Dem2theMax]

29. Thank you so very much for all the incredible information!

I am going to start researching right away. As I have read from others in the same thread, I am also having trouble sleeping. I cannot find a position that is comfortable anymore because every joint in my body is on fire with pain.

And I don't do well with traditional meds, there are no pain medications out there that really help me. So this is a wonderful place to start and you have given me a lot of resources. I am very grateful!

[Betty88]

19. Charlotts Web sells some very good products

CWhemp.com

I love the infused hemp balm, and the oil, very nice quality.

Hope it helps

[Dem2theMax]

30. Thank you for the advice and the link!

So many people in this thread have been very helpful. I can hardly wait to get something and see what it can do to help alleviate the pain. Getting a good night's sleep would be a wonder.

[TexasBushwhacker]

9. I have a friend with rheumatoid arthritis

CBD Tinctures and coconut oil got her off opiates!

Plus this place gives substantial discounts if you are disabled, veterans and low income.

https://www.lazarusnaturals.com

[CountAllVotes]

16. hey thanks

Glad to see this. Thank you so much!

& recommend!

[TexasBushwhacker]

22. You're welcome!

She has been on SSDI for 10 years. While she isn't well enough to return to work full time, she is well enough to take care of her home and up until recently, raise foster kids! At 62, she's decided they are done with that part of their life, but they fistered several boys over the years. I don't think she takes a biologic either. Just CBD and Aleve (occassionally).

[CountAllVotes]

24. Glad it is working for your friend

She is fortunate to have you as a friend.

So many disabled people get dumped by society as a whole when they have a DX that may require the need for help.

I'm not into these infusions/injections, etc. that alter the immune system. Some of them cause a brain disease which is fatal.

The cost can be well over $15,000K per month.

Such insanity! No thanks!!

I wonder how safe it is to send highly personal info. to this place to qualify for the discount?

The balms are pricey but help.

Thank you again.

[TexasBushwhacker]

35. I had another friend who had RA

Hers was much worse. Her hands were just twisted and on bad days she was in a wheelchair. The biologic just made her get sick, so they put her on Oxycontin. Then one morning she just didn't wake up. Accidental overdoses are so easy. RIP Susie.

[noneof_theabove]

23. thanks

they are about 1/2 the price of what I get from a reputable supplier [cbdistillery]
It 1/2 the potentency and 1/2 the price.
Mine is 33mg/ml 1oz is $70
Theirs is 15mg/ml 4oz is $40
To make the strength it is now 2oz for $70 comes to $35/oz .... 1/2 price.

Will me my next order and I am on SSI so may be even less.

[TexasBushwhacker]

36. My friend likes the Vanilla Mocha flavor n/t

[Dem2theMax]

31. Thank you so much for the link.

I qualify for that discount. I will be running to that web page. Well, with my arthritis, I will be walking very slowly. Lol?

[Tarheel_Dem]

38. I have the same problem. Do you know what strength I should consider?

[TexasBushwhacker]

40. Go for the higher strength

Just start out with a few drops, 5 or so (not dropper-fuls) and work up til it's effective. It's more cost effective to get the higher strength. The big bottle (2 oz) is $110 for 3000 mg CBD. The smaller bottle is $32 for 750 mg. It would take 4 of those bottles ($128) to equal one big bottle. Of course, if you are eligible for the discount, the big bottle will only cost $44. She also likes the unflavored CBD coconut oil.

[Tarheel_Dem]

41. Thank you so much. My (R) hand is very painful and almost useless which is why I don't participate

much anymore. I thought they'd give me a shot of steroids so I could get back to semi normal, but so far the M.D. hasn't recommended that. I'm in agony.

[TexasBushwhacker]

42. Poor baby

FWIW, I have less pain with my osteoarthritis when I ditch wheat and other grains. Turmeric helps too.

[Tarheel_Dem]

43. I've heard about Turmeric. I'm gonna try it. nt

[Cha]

11. I love it for getting to sleep at night.

It's expensive, tho. $90 a bottle.. I'm trying to stretch it out to last more than 2 months.

[Heartstrings]

14. It's really helped mine and my grown sons migraines...

They are less frequent and intense....and sleep is much easier and restful.

1 ounce of oil, with a minute (legal in my state, medicinal isn't yet....🤞 amount of THC costs about $200. We use it sparingly but have seen great results!

[lunamagica]

27. That is great, Cha! I've suffered from insomnia my entire adult life. Which kind do you buy?

[dixiegrrrrl]

5. Alabama???????

Last I heard it was illegal except for state produced, doctor prescription CBD. Made from hemp.

[mysteryowl]

13. That does deserve a puck

[irisblue]

7. Another source

https://www.cnbc.com/2019/03/20/cvs-has-started-selling-cannabis-based-products-in-8-states.html

KEY POINTS
The pharmacy chain says the products include topicals such as creams, sprays, roll-ons, lotions and salves.
These products are available in 8 states: Alabama, California, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland and Tennessee.
In a statement, CVS specifies that it’s not selling any CBD-containing supplements or food additives.

[RazBerryBeret]

10. I just ordered CBD gummies

I'm gonna try it out for 30 days, see if it helps my arthritis, joint pain and blood pressure!! 25mg daily, not sure if that is high or low, saw other sites selling 10mg version. This site has good reviews: https://premiumjane.com/collections/

[mysteryowl]

12. CBD Tincture helps me sleep.

Plus, it calms my nervous system down. Great stuff, but expensive for the good stuff.

There are three methods of plant extraction, Co2 being the best. I think though it all depends on what you use it for.
There are different mg dosages as well. It is a bit confusing. My library had some good books on it, which helped me decide.

[oldsoftie]

17. So the CBD does NOT have THC in it? Because i've always heard hemp wont get you high?

[Betty88]

20. Hemp is a great plant

very useful but it will not get you high. They are the same family but without the THC.

[leftyladyfrommo]

25. Everybody and their dog is selling it here in KCMO.

There are signs for it everywhere.

[AJT]

26. My local coffee shop is selling CBD infused coffee.

[mainer]

28. I was amazed to find CBD oil in a small Christian pharmacy in Texas

When I asked them about it, they said it was legal in Texas. I didn't know that.

[mucifer]

33. Pretty soon it will all be legal in Illinois

[Archae]

34. I have a few qualms about this...

"Hey, it's the latest thing! Cures everything! Even cancer!"

(I did see an e-mail ad that did claim this)

People are too quick to jump on the latest fad, including medical claims, that far too often never pan out.

Even laetrile is still for sale! Still claims to be a cure for cancer!

[musette_sf]

39. From what I have read they will only have topicals.

No tinctures etc.