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 guidelinesAbout 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.
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Available strengths
Strength is the amount in a tablet, capsule, liquid or patch. Different formulations are listed separately.
| Product & formulation | Strengths |
|---|---|
| Epidiolex (cannabidiol) Prescription oral solution | 100 mg/mL Prescription seizure-treatment product; not consumer CBD oil or gummies. Product label · Checked 2026-10-31 |
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 / strength | Quantity | Price (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.
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.
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.
- CDC — About CBD
- FDA — CBD safety, liver injury and interactions
- FDA — Cannabis products and regulation
- DailyMed — Epidiolex product label
- 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.