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🧪 Epidiolex: Pharma’s Polished Version of CBD


Epidiolex vs. Broad-Spectrum CBD Oil: What’s the Real Difference?


Let’s talk about CBD—the kind your doctor might prescribe vs. the kind you can pick up at my booth or order online. Spoiler alert: they’re both from hemp, but the roads they take are wildly different.


For folks living with epilepsy, severe anxiety, or other neurological disorders, the word Epidiolex might sound familiar. It’s the first and only FDA-approved CBD-based pharmaceutical. Meanwhile, you’ve got broad-spectrum CBD oil—something you can find at your local health store, farmer’s market, or right here at Teddy James Hemp.


So… what’s the deal? What separates prescription-grade CBD from what we sell over the counter?


Let’s break it down.



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🧪 Epidiolex: Pharma’s Polished Version of CBD


Epidiolex is just CBD. That’s it. It’s 99.5% pure cannabidiol, suspended in sesame oil with a touch of ethanol and artificial flavoring. It’s designed for specific seizure conditions—Lennox-Gastaut, Dravet Syndrome, and Tuberous Sclerosis Complex—and it comes with dosing guidelines, side effect warnings, and a price tag that would make your wallet scream.


🔬 Manufactured under pharmaceutical conditions, Epidiolex undergoes rigorous testing and regulation. It’s clean, consistent, and heavily monitored. You know exactly how much CBD is in each milliliter—but that’s all you’re getting. No other cannabinoids. No entourage effect.


Oh, and unless you’ve got great insurance or deep pockets, you’re looking at $1,200–$2,500/month for your CBD fix through this route.



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🌿 Broad-Spectrum CBD Oil: The Plant in Its Natural Form


On the flip side, broad-spectrum CBD oil contains CBD plus other naturally occurring hemp compounds—CBG, CBC, terpenes, flavonoids, and more. It’s basically the plant minus the THC. (Which, by the way, you might want to add back in—but that’s another conversation.)


Here at Teddy James Hemp, our broad-spectrum oil is:


🌱 Hemp-derived and 2018 Farm Bill compliant


🔬 Lab tested for potency and purity


🧠 Designed for neurological balance, calm, and clarity


💸 Priced for real people—not just those with a prescription



Most importantly, our formulas embrace the entourage effect—the idea that cannabinoids work better together than in isolation. That’s a major advantage over single-molecule Epidiolex.



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⚖️ So Which Is Better? Depends on What You Need.


Let’s keep it real. Epidiolex isn’t fake. It’s just limited. If you’re working closely with a neurologist on a condition like Dravet Syndrome, that kind of precision may be exactly what you need.


But for most people dealing with stress, sleep issues, inflammation, or general neurological support, a well-made, broad-spectrum product will give you more bang for your buck—and a fuller cannabinoid experience.


👉 Epidiolex is a single-player game. Broad-spectrum oil is the full band.



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💥 Important Differences to Know


Feature Epidiolex Broad-Spectrum CBD


Access Prescription only OTC / Online / Booth

Cannabinoids CBD only CBD + other cannabinoids (no THC)

Cost $1,000+ per month $30–$150 depending on size and strength

Insurance Sometimes covered Not covered, but affordable

Entourage Effect ❌ None ✅ Yes

Additives Artificial flavoring, alcohol Natural oils, often terpene-rich

Use Cases Severe epilepsy, doctor-monitored conditions Anxiety, sleep, mood, inflammation, overall wellness




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🧠 My Take as a Cannaseur


Here’s what I tell folks at the booth: CBD isn’t just a supplement—it’s a tool. And like any tool, how you use it matters.


If you’re seizure-prone and medically fragile, talk to your doc. Epidiolex might be the safer route—for now.


But if you’re trying to balance your ECS, boost focus, relax your body, or support your nervous system, then a broad-spectrum tincture from a trusted hemp provider (like yours truly) might be exactly what you need.



I’ve seen customers reduce their prescription load, sleep better, and even taper off benzos using natural hemp products under careful guidance. You don’t need to choose Big Pharma to get big results. You just need the right product—and someone who gives a damn.



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📲 Want to Learn More?


Shoot me a message or come see us in person:


Teddy James Hemp

📍 Booth 208-210, The Raleigh Market

📞 304-881-7439

Friday 10am–3pm | Saturday & Sunday 8am–4:20pm

Enter at Gate 9 – 4285 Trinity Road, Raleigh, NC



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Experience The Difference™

Because when you understand the plant—you get the power back.

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THIS IS NOT AN FDA APPROVED PRODUCT

This product is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Keep out of reach of children. Consult with your physician if you plan on taking this product while pregnant.

Hemp Derived

Hemp Derived cannabinoids, botanically derived terpenes, and <0.3% Δ9THC.

This product is in compliance with Section 1103 of the 2018 Farm Bill.

THC distillate, botanically derived terpenes, and <0.3% Δ9THC.

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