Turning over the leaf: TGA to review CBD scheduling

In brief - TGA to consider making CBD available over-the-counter in Australia following public consultation

Potential for exponential growth of the market for CBD products in Australia

Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has recently announced that it will meet to consider rescheduling cannabidiol (CBD) as a Schedule 3 substance in June 2020. CBD is currently a Schedule 4 substance and therefore only available with a prescription.

The amended scheduling, if approved, will mean that cannabis products in which CBD comprises 98% or more of the total cannabinoid content will be available over-the-counter without a prescription in pharmacies across Australia for therapeutic use. It is proposed that CBD products will come with a recommended daily dose of 60 mg or less, in packs containing not more than 30 days' supply and be available only to adults over the age of 18.