Short answer: Two routes exist for CBD-related products in Adelaide — the prescription pathway through a clinic like Heyday Medical (now Releaf), and the over-the-counter route for hemp-derived CBD oil bought directly online. Heyday Medical is the clinic option: a telehealth service operating nationally, where a doctor assesses you and issues a prescription only if appropriate. CBD Oil Adelaide is the OTC shop option: an online CBD oil shop that ships to Adelaide CBD, Glenelg, Norwood, Prospect and the rest of SA without a consultation or script.
This review is independent. CBD Oil Adelaide is a separate Australian shop selling its own range of over-the-counter CBD oil — it is not Heyday Medical, is not affiliated with it, and is not a clinic, prescriber, or medical-cannabis service. Heyday Medical's own services are available on its official site, which redirects to the current Releaf brand.
Two routes for Adelaide buyers — which is which
Adelaide sits in a national framework that divides CBD-related products into two access pathways. Knowing the difference saves time and sets realistic expectations.
Route 1: Prescription medical cannabis (via a clinic like Heyday Medical/Releaf). This pathway is for people who want a doctor's assessment and, if appropriate, a prescription for a medical cannabis product — which may include THC. The TGA requires that any prescription cannabis product be authorised by a practitioner, supplied under that script, and subject to ongoing medical oversight. Heyday Medical runs this route nationally by telehealth, with in-person clinic options available in Queensland and Victoria (not South Australia). An Adelaide patient accesses this via video or phone consultation.
Route 2: Over-the-counter hemp-derived CBD oil (from an online shop like CBD Oil Adelaide). Following the TGA's 2021 down-scheduling of low-dose cannabidiol to pharmacist-only, hemp-derived CBD oil is available as an OTC product from online retailers. It is described by what it contains — spectrum, milligrams, carrier oil, THC content — and purchased directly without a consultation. The TGA website sets out both pathways in detail.
Heyday Medical (Releaf): how the clinic works
Heyday Medical is a 100% Australian-owned, family-inspired clinic staffed by doctors, mental-health practitioners and nurses experienced in prescription plant medicines. It rebranded to Releaf, though the clinical model is unchanged. The process for an Adelaide patient:
- Free, no-obligation pre-screening call — to understand eligibility and the process.
- Paid initial consultation — a doctor reviews your health history and decides whether a prescription for medical cannabis is appropriate.
- If prescribed, medication is arranged separately — the consultation fee does not include the product cost.
The published Releaf fee structure: initial consultation $200, first review $125, follow-up appointments $88. Medicare rebates are available through some participating doctors, subject to availability. The cost of any prescribed medication is separate and depends on the individual plan. In total, expect a multi-step process with ongoing costs beyond the first appointment.
The Adelaide OTC option: composition-described CBD oil
CBD Oil Adelaide is an OTC CBD oil shop built for Adelaide and SA. Orders ship to Adelaide CBD, Glenelg, Norwood, Prospect and the rest of SA in Australian dollars, described entirely by composition. No pre-screening, no consultation, no script required.
The shop carries five oil families for Adelaide buyers:
- Full-spectrum CBD oil — whole-plant hemp, THC trace under 0.3%.
- Broad-spectrum CBD oil — whole-plant hemp, THC removed (0%).
- CBG oil — cannabigerol isolate.
- CBN oil — cannabinol isolate, THC-free.
- Pet CBD oil — formulated for animals, not people.
Each bottle is 50ml in a coconut-derived MCT carrier, third-party lab-tested by batch, Certificate of Analysis on request, from $89.95 AUD. Oils are imported from EU Labs in Amsterdam and dispatched domestically within Australia.
From our CBD oil range
CBD Oil 3000mg — Broad Spectrum (50ml)
Spec: cannabidiol, broad-spectrum, 3000mg per 50ml bottle at 60mg/ml in an MCT carrier, 0% THC. A mid-concentration whole-plant hemp extract with the THC taken out and the other hemp compounds left in place. Imported from EU Labs.
Pet CBD Oil 2000mg — Full Spectrum (50ml)
Spec: cannabidiol, full-spectrum, pet-formulated, 2000mg per 50ml bottle at 40mg/ml in an MCT carrier, trace THC under 0.3%. The same hemp source as our human range, without human-targeted flavours or sweeteners. Imported from EU Labs; best introduced under guidance from your vet.
CBD Oil 3000mg — Full Spectrum (50ml)
Spec: cannabidiol, full-spectrum, 3000mg per 50ml bottle at 60mg/ml in an MCT carrier, trace THC under 0.3%. A mid-concentration whole-plant hemp extract carrying the minor cannabinoids and terpenes. Imported from EU Labs.
Cost walkthrough: Releaf vs CBD Oil Adelaide for Adelaide
| Releaf (Heyday Medical) | CBD Oil Adelaide | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-access step | Free pre-screening call | None |
| Initial cost | $200 consultation | From $89.95 (product only) |
| Ongoing cost | Reviews $125/$88 + medication | Only if you reorder |
| Medicare rebates | Through some doctors, subject to availability | Not applicable |
| Includes THC? | Possible, if prescribed | Full-spectrum trace only (under 0.3%) |
| Access for Adelaide | National telehealth | Ships to Adelaide CBD, Glenelg, Norwood, Prospect and SA |
The prescription pathway makes sense if clinical oversight and access to THC-containing products is what you need. The OTC route makes sense if you want hemp-derived CBD oil described by composition and ordered directly. The how-to-use guide walks through reading a CBD oil label step by step.
SA buyer FAQ — Heyday Medical and CBD oil in Adelaide
Is Heyday Medical available in Adelaide? Yes, by national telehealth — a phone or video consultation. There are no Heyday Medical/Releaf in-person locations in South Australia; in-person options are in Queensland and Victoria only.
Does Heyday Medical sell CBD oil directly? No. Heyday Medical/Releaf is a clinic that arranges prescriptions. Any medication is supplied separately under the script, not purchased from the clinic website.
Do I need a prescription to buy CBD oil in Adelaide? Not for low-dose, hemp-derived CBD oil sold OTC under the TGA's 2021 down-scheduling. Higher strengths and THC-containing products remain prescription-only. See the TGA website.
What does the Releaf initial consultation cost? $200, with Medicare rebates through some doctors (subject to availability). Follow-ups are $125 (first review) and $88 ongoing. Medication is a separate cost.
Where can I buy CBD oil in Adelaide without a prescription? Online, from CBD Oil Adelaide — browse the full CBD oil range for Adelaide, with delivery to Adelaide CBD, Glenelg, Norwood, Prospect.
Which route is right for me? The prescription route (Heyday Medical/Releaf) suits those wanting medical assessment and access to products including THC. The OTC route (CBD Oil Adelaide) suits those wanting hemp-derived CBD oil by composition, purchased directly. The rules on which products sit in each category are on the TGA website.
If Heyday Medical's prescription route is what you're after, the Releaf telehealth service operates nationally and reaches Adelaide by video consultation. If you want over-the-counter CBD oil shipped to Adelaide CBD, Glenelg, Norwood, Prospect and SA — full-spectrum, broad-spectrum, CBG, CBN, or pet oil — browse the full range at CBD Oil Adelaide.
