CBD products are increasing in popularity, with many brands venturing into the manufacture of cannabinoid oil for therapeutic reasons. As such, CBDMedic is among the leading brands committed to offering effective products in the market. It is a top brand of CBD that also doubles up as a pharmaceutical company and formulates CBD products using active pharmaceutical ingredients, emollients, and other essential oils. It is a brand specializing in CBD-based topicals for skincare, with over 15 years of solid science in dealing with skin health.
The company infuses active pharmaceutical ingredients in their CBD topicals to enhance efficacy when you directly apply them to the skin. Such active ingredients include salicylic acid, lidocaine, menthol, camphor, and oatmeal colloids. On the company’s website, you will notice minimal information in terms of certifications from regulatory bodies. However, the company is a self-proclaimed over-the-counter pharmaceuticals and CBD company that has invested over 15 years of research in its products.
We hoped the company could reveal more information regarding their company, employees, and other important key details in their manufacturing process. However, CBD Medic is unique in its product line. Unlike other brands that focus on tinctures or drops, the company deals exclusively with topical products. The founders were passionate about helping folks who live an active lifestyle and could benefit therapeutically by supplementing with CBD topicals.
CBDMedic uses organic and non-GMO industrial hemp sourced from Oregon and Colorado. By using a solvent extraction method, their CBD products are free of impurities such as pesticides, herbicides, and other contaminants. If you lead an active lifestyle, then CBDMedic is the company for all your CBD needs. Moreover, if you are looking for more information before proceeding with a purchase, you can look up their Certificate of Analysis on their website.
About the Company
CBDMedic is a former entity of Abacus Health Products Inc. – a company that formerly focused on the manufacture and retail of over-the-counter topical products. However, it was officially acquired by Charlotte’s Web in June 2020. Charlotte’s Web is an umbrella company with several brands, including CBDMedic.
The founder was passionate about the therapeutic potential of CBD, especially for pain relief. He also recognized the need to go all-natural in terms of ingredients that could help relieve pain. Therefore, by 2014, Abacus (CBDMedic’s holding company) launched the company in partnership with Aidance Scientific, a broad-spectrum dealer in dermatological products.
Soon, the company becomes one of its kind to combine CBD with active over-the-counter pharmaceutical ingredients. Two years later in 2016, it was already shipping family over-the-counter CBD healthcare products to physicians under its CBD Clinic brand. The successes witnessed in the first years gave the founders more impetus to expand the company operations and line of products. Soon, the company launched the CBDMedic brand name and started to ship CBD-derived topicals directly to consumers.
By 2018, the company’s revenue was revealed to be $1.2 million, at which point they had partnered with several pharmacy chains across the country. CBDMedic focuses on two areas of the CBD market, which are:
- Topical skin relief.
- Therapeutic skincare.
This explains why their customers are predominantly arthritis patients, those suffering from skincare problems like acne, psoriasis, and eczema, and athletes. The company bases its formulation on 15 years of medical research, which is why they can legitimately claim their products are effective in relieving joint and muscle pain, and skin conditions such as acne and eczema. All their topicals are formulated using all-natural and certified ingredients and in FDA-compliant facilities. One downside, however, is that the company expresses an element of vagueness in the accuracy of CBD in their products.
However, their products, which include a wide range of topicals, offer fast pain relief. Their ointments are made from 100% hemp-based extracts, complete with organic ingredients. They focus on shoulder, back, neck, and muscle soreness and discomfort. That is why their products have a great appeal for individuals leading an active lifestyle. Their products are meant to be rubbed and massaged on the skin to enhance absorption for quicker pain relief.
The brand doesn’t hide who they are though. For example, if you want to contact customer support, they have a website chat box and an email address you can access at any time. However, while they brag of prompt replies, we noticed that our questions were eventually responded to after 24 hours.
Why CBDMedic And What Makes It Unique?
When it comes to matters CBD, safety is a key aspect because the market today is plagued with inaccurate label claims and misinformation. However, products from CBDMedic are Over-The-Counter registered, meaning they have passed all the strict rules and regulations as provided by the FDA. The company still awaits approval from the FDA, though. But they have been assigned a National Drug Code Number that implies the agency recognizes them. That said, here is what makes CBDMedic stand out from other top brands:
- It produces 100% effective CBD products.
- The products are infused with other active pharmaceutical ingredients that enhance their efficacy.
- The quality of the manufacturing process, along with its in-house facilities and quality control monitoring, is industry standard.
- It offers 100% secure payment gateways and ships for free on all orders within the US.
- It offers a 30-day return policy on all unsealed products.
- It focuses on a single line of product: CBD topicals for skincare and pain relief. Unlike other brands, CBDMedic’s founders set up the company and went straight for topicals. They don’t deal with tinctures, edibles, or pet care products.
- All products are third-party tested with licensed independent testers who approve their mark of quality.
- The company runs a coupon and deal on occasions. It also has a point-based rewards program that loyal customers can take advantage of.
Specs
- The hemp source is based in the US.
- It uses solvent extraction as its CBD Extract Method.
- The company offers international shipping to Spain, Brazil, Mexico, New Zealand, Colombia, Australia, Peru, and the United States.
- The price ranges from $20 to $40.
- The price range per mg of CBD is from $0.15 to $0.40.
- Its CBD strength is between 50 and 200 mg.
- It offers a money-back guarantee.
- It has a military veteran discount.
- It does not offer tastes.
- Extract Types – Broad Spectrum.
- Consumption method – Creams and topicals. Tinctures and drops.
Manufacturing Process
As mentioned, CBDMedic uses organic non-GMO industrial hemp grown on local farmlands in Colorado and Oregon. It sources hemp via their new owners Charlotte’s Web, and this was the arrangement for five years even before the official acquisition of Abacus. Today, all products of CBDMedic are manufactured using Charlotte’s Web hemp, which is the largest brand of CBD in the country.
Since the acquisition of Abacus in 2020, CBDMedic enjoys a quality and consistent supply of CBD from the new umbrella company. Despite that, the company still uses broad-spectrum THC-free CBD extracts. Charlotte’s Web hemp quality is also sourced from Colorado, Kentucky, and Oregon farmlands that use organic, regenerative, and sustainable cultivation mechanisms void of toxins and hazardous chemicals.
The company monitors its manufacturing processes in-house from seed to sale. To ensure the quality, potency, and consistency of their CBD extracts, Charlotte’s Web tests the soil profiles along with proper irrigation mechanisms to guarantee the safety of crops and the eventual yield of hemp. Other processes such as formulation and bottling are done in their FDA-approved facilities for quality control.
Extraction of CBD from Industrial Hemp
Once the hemp is mature, it is harvested and taken into their facilities for processing. The company uses the solvent extraction method to obtain CBD oil for its original product formulas. But for other diverse and flavored topical oils, utilizes the supercritical CO2 extraction method. Charlotte’s Web also utilizes Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) to ensure the extracted oil maintains its original component integrity of volatile cannabinoids and other useful terpenes that improve the efficacy of its products.
After that, the company sends samples for all batches of its product line for testing in licensed independent lab testers, with Eurofins being their preferred third-party tester. There, the samples are tested for impurities, cannabinoid potency, heavy metals, biological microbes, pesticides, herbicides, and residual solvents. Again, for every product, Charlotte’s Web indicates a QR code that redirects customers to access lab test results. As such, while the company is still waiting for USDA certification, the US Hemp Authority (USHA) has awarded its umbrella company, Charlotte’s Web, the following certifications:
- Good Manufacturing Practice certification.
- USHA Seal of Certification.
We made several purchases of CBDMedic products and noticed that the company does not indicate product potency or the amount of CBD contained in every product. What is highlighted is the ingredients list, albeit vague, and their FAQ section only mentions a 200 mg composition of CBD. However, when we examined the packaging of the Back & Neck pain relief ointment, we noticed a symbol indicating a CBD amount of more than 200 mg.
This vague representation of quantities may make you wonder how committed the company is to transparency. You might also be forgiven to think that the company mentions the quantities for marketing purposes, notably to sell their ointments. We didn’t fault them for that, though. However, it feels natural for a transparent company to be able to disclose all product details to consumers. We settled on the idea that since they specialize in topical products only, dosages don’t have to be exact. That is because users often apply creams depending on the nature and extent of the problem.
CBDMmedic Market Score on Leafreport
According to the latest market score report from Leafreport, more than half of CBD brands are involved in consumer misinformation and inaccurate label claims. The latest transparency report listed CBDMedic among the top 10 brands based on the following industry-standard facets:
- Accuracy.
- Purity.
- Potency.
Range of Products
As mentioned earlier, CBDMedic focuses on a single product, topicals for skincare and pain relief. However, it also has a wide range of topicals that are categorized based on the nature and location of the problem, with multiple options for every category. The potency of CBD strength is the same for all ointments, with a potency of 200mg per 40g of topical.
The company retails its ointments on a price range of between $0.15 and $0.40 per CBD mg. In comparison to other brands, it is fairly affordable, not to mention that some of their products don’t contain as much CBD oil. However, the uniqueness with CBDMedic is that all their products are infused with active pharmaceutical ingredients that maximize efficacy in relieving joint and muscle pain and discomfort, as well as relieving skin problems such as psoriasis and acne.
The key products on offer are ointment and cream that are designed for direct application on the skin. The difference between the two is non-existent because they have a similar ingredient list. The ointments are formulated using all-organic waxes and natural oils for deeper skin penetration. On the other hand, creams are water-based and don’t last on the skin as long as ointment would. Moreover, the CBDMedic’s product line consists of the following:
- 200mg Active sport pain relief ointment, 6.7 mg/ml
- 200mg Acne treatment medicated cream, 5 mg/ml
- 200mg Arthritis aches & pain relief cream, 4.2 mg/ml
- 200mg Back & neck pain relief ointment, 5 mg/ml
- 200mg Eczema therapy medicated ointment, 5 mg/ml
- 200mg Foot & ankle pain relief stick, 6.7 mg/ml
- 200mg Massage therapy pain relief oil, 1.95 mg/ml
- 200mg Itch, rash & pain medicated ointment, 5 mg/ml
- 200mg Muscle & joint pain relief spray, 4 mg/ml
- 50mg Natural foaming facial natural cleanser, 1 mg/ml
Reviewed Products
As indicated earlier, the company does don’t pin a lot of importance on labeling the amount of CBD on their packaging because topicals are often applied depending on the nature and extent of the problem. That is why they thought it would be of no use being if ingestion is involved with creams and topicals. However, users would love to understand product details such as potency. Regarding that, the company only lists specific product ingredients. Nevertheless, we were amazed by the effectiveness of all the products that we purchased from them, which is why we decided to review them here.
40g Acne Treatment Medicated Cream
This was the first product we assessed from the CBDMedic product line. The cream contained 200mg of hemp extract, a potency that we thought suits the purpose perfectly. On the product specifications, the cream is meant to remove blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, and clear blemishes from the skin. We also noticed that the cream is thick, despite being water-based, and has a tea flavor. When applied, it had a soothing effect that hydrates the skin. Since the cream is water-based, it felt a bit lumpy, but that wasn’t a problem. The product works better on all skin types.
40g Back & Neck Pain Relief Ointment
From our assessment, the ointment contained 200mg of the company’s CBD standard potency. However, its formula had an infusion of other active ingredients such as 15% menthol and 10% camphor – the two ingredients known to help relieve pain and aches in muscles. We recommend that you use this ointment at least four times a day on the affected body part to achieve the desired effects. For your safety, wash your hands off residue with soap and water after each application.
50ml (1.7fl Oz) Muscle & Joint Pain Relief Spray
The spray relieves pain and aches from muscles and joints as a result of bruises, sprains, or strains. The key ingredients are camphor and menthol too. We liked the grip of the bottle, and with its intact packaging, you can take it on the go when hiking or taking a riding a bike on the terrain.
Third-Party Lab Results and Accuracy
CBDMedic uses the services of Eurofins as its licensed independent third-party lab tester to guarantee the quality of its products. If you are looking to verify that, then scan the QR code provided on the product package. After that, you will be redirected to a page listing all their products, from where you will select your product of choice and access the lab results. When we checked the information for the Back & neck pain relief ointment, we found the results indicating the number of cannabinoids present in 1mg of serving. Other details regarding impurities and contaminants were scanty.
Overall, we established that it is hard to rely on the packaging labels concerning the product potency because some of the products were found to have a wild variance of more than 18%, which is way more than the listed 10%. On the packaging of the above-reviewed products, it is indicated that the contents are THC-free. But you would struggle to trust this information given the company does not use the industry standard CO2 extraction criteria. What the company does is to distill or refine the original Broad-Spectrum extracts, which at best could only reduce cannabinoids such as THC.
Buying Experience
CBDMedic has a light and easily navigable website that most customers would find easy to use. Along with the clear call to action buttons, the website gives visitors the incentive to buy, as well as shipping information and returns policy. Overall, we were pleased with their checkout page extension that brings down all your loyalty points, coupons, and other discount deals that you qualify for. On the online shopping site, products are classified in bundles based on their ingredient composition and uses.
Shipping and Returns Policy
Shipping and return policy are among the vital factors that most buyers consider when buying health products. They are worried about how fast the product will reach and who will pay for the damages caused during shipping. However, with the CBDMedic brand, there is nothing to worry about. That is why we thought it wise to also share our experience with CBDMedic’s shipping. For the products that we ordered, we had to wait for 6 days for those to arrive. However, we weren’t worried because the company uses secure shipment couriers, and as well gives you a tracking number that helps you monitor your package’s shipment process.
In the US, the company prefers to use the USPS, with orders being delivered between 1 to 3 business days. Orders are processed and shipped only from Monday to Friday, with shipment options including USPS Priority, 1st Class, and Priority Mail International. For buyers outside the US, you may need to incur additional charges for taxes and import fees. Regarding returns, CBDMedic offers 30-day returns for all unsealed products.
What We Like About the Company
The brand is loved by many buyers worldwide due to the following reasons;
- Infusion of active pharmaceutical ingredients with proven benefits into their CBD products.
- The company has a stellar online reputation.
- Offers a wide range of creams and topicals.
What We Don’t Like About the Company
Despite the numerous positive reviews about the company, it also has the following downsides;
- Vague package labels don’t indicate the exact amount of CBD contained in their products.
- Third-party lab test results show scanty information and do not comment on the status of impurities, heavy metals, and other contaminants.
- Vague information regarding their media inquiries, as well as the sources of their hemp.
Our Overall Verdict
CBDMedics is a pioneer in bringing to the marketplace CBD products that are infused with active pharmaceutical ingredients that are currently certified for over-the-counter prescriptions. The company enjoys extensive appeal to customers who lead active lifestyles. When we first landed on their website, we could see why the company enjoys such a stellar reputation for its product line. Customers lavish CBDMedic with rave reviews, an indicator of the proven efficacy of their pain relief and skincare topical products that are built on over 15 years of solid science and research. Therefore, now that we have used their products and have seen their benefits firsthand, we can confidently recommend CBDMedic to anyone looking to enjoy the therapeutic potential of CBD in terms of pain relief and skincare. Their effectiveness is also worth five stars.
Ksenia owns her own dermatology clinic in London and is a nutritionist consultant. Ksenia is also a regular contributor to popular media outlets. In her spare time, she enjoys horse riding, clay pigeon shooting, rummaging in vintage stores and countryside walks.
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