MediCabilis is a brand of prescription CBD oil products made by Bod Science Limited (Bod Australia) — and the key nuance that buyers across Australia and Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide need to understand is this: MediCabilis IS a CBD oil product, not a clinic and not a database. The distinction that matters is the access route. MediCabilis is prescription-only, accessed through the TGA's medical pathway. CBD Oil Australia sells OTC hemp-derived CBD oil in the same product category — cannabidiol oil — but available for direct purchase without a prescription. Browse the range now.
This review is independent and informational. CBD Oil Australia is an Australian CBD oil shop with no affiliation with Bod Science or MediCabilis. Bod Science's products are described on its official site.
What MediCabilis is — same cannabinoid, different route
Bod Science Limited — trading as Bod Australia — is an Australian company that makes and markets prescription medicinal cannabis products under the MediCabilis brand. The range includes:
- A full-spectrum CBD oil — extracting a range of cannabinoids from a specific cannabis cultivar, with THC present at specified levels.
- A CBD-isolate oil — cannabidiol as the sole active cannabinoid, with THC removed.
- Capsule forms — same cannabidiol content delivered in a solid-dose format.
All formulations are standardised for cannabinoid content per millilitre, with an MCT carrier base. Each batch carries a Certificate of Analysis.
The critical fact: despite being a CBD oil product, MediCabilis is classified as a prescription medicine. It is accessed via the TGA's Special Access Scheme (SAS) or Authorised Prescriber (AP) scheme, with a doctor's prescription and dispensing through a pharmacy. Bod has a distribution arrangement with Chemist Warehouse on the pharmacy dispensing side.
Bod Science — the company behind MediCabilis
Bod Science Limited (Bod Australia) is the Australian company responsible for formulating, registering, and marketing the MediCabilis brand. Bod holds the necessary TGA licences for prescription medicinal cannabis manufacture and supply in Australia.
The Chemist Warehouse distribution arrangement is notable: it is one of the largest pharmacy retail chains in Australia, which means MediCabilis prescriptions can be filled through a familiar dispensing network for patients in Australia, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, and across the country. But it is still a dispensing arrangement for prescription holders — not an OTC shelf item.
The OTC vs Rx distinction — why it matters
Both MediCabilis and OTC hemp-derived CBD oil (like CBD Oil Australia's range) contain cannabidiol. The difference is regulatory:
MediCabilis (Rx): registered as a prescription medicine, standardised cannabidiol content per mL, full-spectrum and isolate options, MCT carrier, CoA per batch. Accessed via a doctor's prescription under the SAS or AP scheme, dispensed through a pharmacy (including Chemist Warehouse). Can include THC at prescription-specified levels in the full-spectrum formulation.
CBD Oil Australia OTC hemp-derived CBD oil: composition-described product — full-spectrum, broad-spectrum, CBG, CBN, or pet formulation — characterised by spectrum, milligrams, carrier, THC content. Available for direct purchase without a consultation or script. Ships to Australia, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, and Australia-wide.
The TGA website covers both the prescription framework and the separate OTC cannabidiol schedule.
From our CBD oil range
Pet CBD Oil 2000mg – Full Spectrum
Full-spectrum CBD oil formulated for pets — the same hemp source as our human range in a neutral MCT carrier, with no human-targeted flavours or sweeteners. 2000mg in a 50ml bottle, 40mg per ml. Best introduced under guidance from your vet.
CBN Oil 3000mg – Cannabinol
Cannabinol — the compound raw hemp forms with age — as a THC-free isolate. 3000mg of CBN in a 50ml MCT bottle, 60mg per ml. Often chosen for an evening routine by people already using CBD.
CBG Oil 6000mg – Cannabigerol
Cannabigerol, the cannabinoid that comes first in the hemp plant before the others form. Supplied as a single-cannabinoid oil. 6000mg of CBG in a 50ml MCT bottle, 120mg per ml.
The CBD Oil Australia OTC range for Australian buyers
CBD Oil Australia ships five oil families across Australia, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, and the rest of Australia:
- Full-spectrum CBD oil — whole-plant hemp extract, THC under 0.3%, coconut-derived MCT carrier. 1,000 mg / 50 ml, $89.95 AUD.
- Broad-spectrum CBD oil — whole-plant hemp, THC 0%, MCT base. 1,000 mg / 50 ml, $89.95 AUD.
- CBG oil — cannabigerol single-cannabinoid oil. 1,000 mg / 50 ml, $89.95 AUD.
- CBN oil — cannabinol isolate, THC-free. 1,000 mg / 50 ml, $89.95 AUD.
- Pet CBD oil — hemp-extract formulation for animals. 2,000 mg / 50 ml, $89.95 AUD.
All sourced from EU Labs in Amsterdam, third-party lab-tested by batch, CoA available on request. The CBD oil usage guide explains how to read a product label and measure a serving.
Common questions about MediCabilis and CBD oil in Australia
Is MediCabilis a CBD oil? Yes — it is a cannabidiol-based pharmaceutical product. The MediCabilis range includes both a full-spectrum CBD oil and a CBD-isolate formulation. The difference from OTC hemp-derived CBD oil is the access route: MediCabilis is prescription-only.
Who makes MediCabilis? Bod Science Limited (Bod Australia) — an Australian company holding TGA licences for prescription medicinal cannabis.
Can I buy MediCabilis at Chemist Warehouse? Only with a valid prescription. Bod has a distribution arrangement with Chemist Warehouse, but the product is dispensed as a prescription medicine — not sold OTC off the shelf.
What is the difference between MediCabilis and OTC CBD oil? Same active cannabinoid (cannabidiol), different regulatory route. MediCabilis is a registered prescription medicine, dispensed via pharmacy on a doctor's script. OTC hemp-derived CBD oil from CBD Oil Australia is available for direct purchase without a consultation.
What OTC CBD oil options are available in Australia? CBD Oil Australia stocks full-spectrum, broad-spectrum, CBG, CBN, and pet hemp-derived CBD oil, all described by composition and shipped to Australia and Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide. From $89.95 AUD — see the full product range.
Does OTC CBD oil have the same cannabinoids as MediCabilis? Both contain cannabidiol as the primary active cannabinoid. MediCabilis products are standardised pharmaceutical formulations with specific cannabinoid content per mL, manufactured to TGA prescription medicine standards. OTC hemp-derived CBD oil is characterised by spectrum, milligrams, and THC content, third-party lab-tested. They are in separate regulatory categories.
For prescription-grade CBD oil in Australia, Bod Science's MediCabilis range is described on its official site. For OTC hemp-derived CBD oil shipped across Australia — no prescription, tested by batch — the CBD Oil Australia range is available now.
