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Marketplace: CBD and Hemp Products
CBD is an increasingly popular OTC option for pain management, and the range of offerings continues to expand. What are some of the latest products available to DME pharmacies?
Many DME pharmacies are very familiar with the opportuni- ties offered by pain management. A wide variety of their existing clients suffer pain management issues, and there are a variety of products — OTC painkillers, prescription painkillers, compression items, wraps, hot/cold therapy, or TENS units — that they can offer to their clients to address their pain and discomfort.
And, like any other product category, smart pain manage- ment pharmacies are regularly hunting for ways to broaden their revenues. The latest offering is, of course, CBD, which has been riding a media publicity wave since the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill that protected CBD sellers.
That said, if you’re still not sure what CBD is, we’re talking about one of the compounds called cannabinoids that are produced by the cannabis plant. The first cannabinoid most everyone has heard of is THC, the psychoactive component in recreational marijuana (and THC actually represents a range of cannabinoids, such as THC-9 and THC-8). CBD, also known as cannabidiol, is the cannabinoid often used in managing pain issues, as well as insomnia and sometimes anxiety.
CBD products are sold in varying dosages that might or might not contain very small percentages of THC, as well. The products range from oil tinctures taken under the tongue, capsules, gummies and lo-
tions. Consumers can buy them online and, depending on what state a person lives in, he or she can buy it at retail establishments.
In terms of the actual CBD, there are different types of CBD. Some CBD products are based on an isolate of CBD, meaning that it is just the CBD and nothing else. Other products are what is called a full- or broad-spectrum CBD products, meaning the CBD is harvested and packaged in a product in such a way that it con- tains other chemicals found in the cannabis plant. Moreover, some products combine CBD with other cannabinoids, such as THC, or entirely different ingredients such as additional painkillers.
Bearing all that in mind, it’s important to ensure staff have the right understanding about CBD in terms of options, ben- efits, and usage so that they can pass that on to customers. This starts with educating staff so that they are completely on top of the product options and benefits available to patients, just like any other product that a provider might offer.
And, like many HME offerings, the vendors of CBD products are often there to help with educational materials and pamphlets, and some even offer sales support in the form of advisors that can help steer patients to the most sensible, appropriate solution for them.
Now, let’s take a look at some of the latest CBD offerings on the market. n
Gummies formu-
lated to provide a
natural and effec-
tive alternative for
sleeplessness
PūrSlēp Gummies also
provide analgesic and
anti-inflammatory ben-
efits without the potential negative side- effects of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) commonly used in “PM” products. PūrWell has included 5mg of CBN (cannabinol), a non-psychoactive, 100 percent hemp-derived cannabinoid which exhibits sedative properties, in addition to 15 milligrams of full-spectrum hemp-de- rived CBD. The natural blueberry flavored gummy also provides clinically studied ingredients such as 5-HTP and l-tryptophan to aid serotonin production. PūrWell notes all its products are USDA certified organic, gluten-free, non-GMO, vegan, and Kosher. The gummies are also free of artificial flavors, dyes, and sweeteners.
PūrWell www.purwell.com
(844) PUR-WELL (787-9355)
OTC pharma-
ceutical aims to
address top issue
facing people: pain
Crosstown Concepts
Corp.’s premier
product line, AK47, is designed to meet the requirements of the FDA, and gain approved registration. To do this, AK47 Products are produced in a registered FDA facility under strict guidelines regarding quality control as well as pharmaceutical laboratory environment (GMP). Crosstown Concepts Corp., sub- mitted their samples of AK47 for registra- tion with the FDA, which approved its registration. Crosstown Concepts Corp., was assigned NDC numbers (national drug code) for the AK47 products and are classified as an OTC pharmaceutical con- taining CBD. AK47 packaging is in vivid colors, presented in informative Point of Purchase displays, and barcoded with lot and batch numbers stamped into every product box.
Crosstown Concepts Corp.
crosstownconcepts.com
609 709-5483
Quick-absorbing,
targeted pain
relief for minor
aches and pains
HempFusion Pain Relief
Cream has penetrating
menthol for cooling re-
lief of minor muscle and
joint pain, sprains, bruises and backache. The skin-nourishing complex includes broad-spectrum CBD hemp extract, MSM, magnesium and other botanicals, all in a lightweight, moisturizing formula. HempFusion Pain Relief Cream is FDA- drug listed (NDC code: 73672-987-50).
It’s also U.S. Hemp Authority certified, demonstrating to consumers the product is made from legal hemp and adheres
to the highest quality standards. Made without parabens, sulfates, phthalates, synthetic fragrances, or colors. HempFusion
hempfusion.com
(877) NOW-HEMP (669-4367)
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