CBD Lotion Firm’s ‘FDA Certified’ Claim For 'OTC Drug' Is Certifiably Noncompliant
Executive Summary
In addition to CBD, Elixicure is formulated with OTC external analgesics monograph ingredients camphor and menthol, But CBD isn't a monograph drug nor approved for use in any pharmaceutical product other than GW Pharmaceutical's Epidiolex.
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