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Cannabis / Cannabinoid

Cannabidiol

Identity, uses and research, side effects, dosage context, pricing and online access.

CannabinoidCannabis
Reference nameCannabidiol
Entry typeCannabinoid
CategoryCannabis
Chemical nameCannabidiol
Compound classCannabinoids
Distinct medicine contextPurified prescription CBD

DrugRX editorial reference · Sources consulted · Not independently medically reviewed

Cannabidiol molecular structure

Cannabidiol molecular structure. This diagram does not show a finished medicine or identify a pill.

PubChem / National Library of Medicine · Structure images reusable under PubChem citation guidelines

About Cannabidiol

Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a cannabis compound that does not cause the characteristic THC high. That distinction does not make all CBD products risk-free.

Also searched as: CBD

PRODUCT FORMULATIONS

Available strengths

Strength is the amount in a tablet, capsule, liquid or patch. Different formulations are listed separately.

Product & formulationStrengths
Epidiolex (cannabidiol)
Prescription oral solution
100 mg/mL

Prescription seizure-treatment product; not consumer CBD oil or gummies.

Product label · Checked 2026-10-31
PRICE, COST & AVAILABILITY

Buy Cannabidiol: pricing & legal access

Cannabidiol online: availability & product information

Saved U.S. price estimates from Drugs.com for the exact products and quantities below. These are dated estimates, not live pharmacy quotes or insurance copays. Discounts and local availability vary.

Product / strengthQuantityPrice (USD)
Epidiolex (prescription cannabidiol)
100 mg/mL
Oral solution
60 mL$1051.12
Drugs.com published cash estimate
Drugs.com price guide
Checked 2026-10-31

Prices refer to medication only; consultation, administration and monitoring costs may be additional. Prescription products require a valid prescription and a licensed pharmacy. Check the exact formulation before comparing offers.

DETAILED REFERENCE

Cannabidiol information

Prescription CBD versus consumer products

Purified prescription CBD is used for specific seizure disorders. Oils, gummies and topical products sold under a CBD label are not automatically equivalent to that medicine.

Sources: CDC — About CBD

Side effects and interactions

Liver injury, drowsiness and drug interactions are concerns. Product contents may differ from labels; discuss CBD use with the clinician managing other medicines.

Sources: CDC — About CBD

Dosage context

Prescription directions apply to the specified product and diagnosis. They should not be used as a dose guide for an arbitrary consumer oil or edible.

Sources: CDC — About CBD

Prescription and consumer CBD

An approved purified CBD medicine has particular indications and product controls. Consumer oils, creams or gummies are not automatically equivalent to it. A shared ingredient name is not approval of every finished preparation.

Sources: CDC — About CBD

Liver effects and medication review

FDA identifies liver injury and drug interactions among important CBD concerns. A person taking other medicines should include CBD in the medication history, even when it is marketed as a wellness product rather than a drug.

Sources: FDA — CBD safety, liver injury and interactions

Nonintoxicating does not mean inactive

CBD does not cause the characteristic THC high, but it can still have biological effects and adverse reactions. A product labeled CBD may also contain other cannabinoids; composition and the name of one ingredient are different questions.

Sources: CDC — About CBD

CBD versus THC and generic medicines

CBD and THC are different compounds. A consumer CBD product is also not a generic equivalent of a prescription CBD medicine simply because it lists the same broad ingredient. Formulation, evidence and regulatory status matter.

Sources: FDA — CBD safety, liver injury and interactions · FDA — Cannabis products and regulation

Sources and editorial notes

Prepared by DrugRX using the references linked below. Sources were consulted on 2026-10-31. This page has not been independently reviewed by a clinician. Research findings, medication approval and legal permission are separate questions.

  1. CDC — About CBD
  2. FDA — CBD safety, liver injury and interactions
  3. FDA — Cannabis products and regulation
  4. DailyMed — Epidiolex product label
  5. Drugs.com — epidiolex price guide

Legal information is a dated U.S. reference. Product rules and local laws may change. Where the evidence does not establish a dose, interaction profile or price, the page states that limitation.