November Medical Marijuana Sales: A Record-Breaker in Arkansas
Medical marijuana sales in Arkansas have reached new heights. In November, patients purchased a staggering million worth of medical marijuana. This figure brings the total for the year to 3 million, making it the highest amount on record since the industry launched.
A Growing Market
The revenue from medical marijuana sales is significant, not just for the dispensaries but also for the Arkansas state government. The two-state taxes on medical marijuana have generated .5 million in 2024 alone, with the overall amount since the industry began now approaching 0 million. This substantial income is a testament to the growing demand and acceptance of medical marijuana in the state.
Dispensary Sales Breakdown
To put the numbers into perspective, let’s look at the individual dispensaries’ sales in November. Here are the sales figures for each of the 37 dispensaries in Arkansas:
– Suite 443 (Hot Springs): 746.61 pounds
– Arkansas Natural Products (Clinton): 78.90 pounds
– Greenlight Dispensary (Helena): 27.15 pounds
– Good Day Farm Hensley (formerly Native Green Hensley): 64.29 pounds
– Fiddler's Green (Mountain View): 104.01 pounds
– The Releaf Center (Bentonville): 170.20 pounds
– The Source (Rogers): 279.12 pounds
– The Hill (Fayetteville, formerly Acanza): 192.14 pounds
– Harvest (Conway): 380.15 pounds
– Purspirit Cannabis (Fayetteville): 275.34 pounds
– NEA Full Spectrum (Jonesboro): 142.68 pounds
– 420 Dispensary (Russellville): 129.63 pounds
– The Greenery (Fort Smith): 174.31 pounds
– Good Day Farm Texarkana (formerly Red River Remedy): 173.03 pounds
– SuperFarm (Texarkana, formerly Bloom Medicinals): 66.56 pounds
– Plant Family Therapeutics (Mountain Home): 191.45 pounds
– Good Day Farm Little Rock (Little Rock): 173.03 pounds
– Greenlight Little Rock (formerly Curaleaf): 167.18 pounds
– Custom Cannabis (Alexander): 282.17 pounds
– Natural Relief Dispensary (Sherwood): 568.12 pounds
– Comprehensive Care Group (West Memphis): 43.48 pounds
– Delta Cannabis (West Memphis): 232.47 pounds
– Good Day Monticello: 67.78 pounds
– The Grass Station (Arkadelphia): 94.72 pounds
– BOLD Dispensary (Heber Springs): 171.53 pounds
– Enlightened Cannabis for People (Morrilton): 115.22 pounds
– Enlightened Cannabis for People (Clarksville): 99.58 pounds
– Greenlight West Memphis (West Memphis): 99.54 pounds
– High Bank Cannabis (Pine Bluff): 308.41 pounds
– Zen Leaf (El Dorado): 189.85 pounds
–Spring River Dispensary (Hardy): 33.29 pounds
–Good Day Farm Cantrell (formerly Native Green Little Rock) :99.68 pounds
–Speakeasy Dispensary (Pine Bluff, formerly Hash Co.) :33.29 pounds
–Osage Creek Dispensary (Eureka Springs) :86.99 pounds
–The Treatment Cannabis Dispensary (Pine Bluff) :137.59 pounds
–CROP (Jonesboro) :440.00 pounds
– Good Day Farm Van Buren :123.15 pounds
This diverse range of sales figures highlights the active participation of various dispensaries in the state, contributing to the overall significant revenue.
An Increase in Patient Cards
Despite the high sales figures, there is still room for growth. The number of medical marijuana patient cards continues to increase, with the Department of Health reporting 109,095 active cards as of the latest update. This number has grown from the initial 97,374 cards at the beginning of the year.
Looking ahead, the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission will meet on January 9, 2025, to discuss future plans and set the agenda for the upcoming year. These meetings will likely address ways to further regulate and expand the industry, ensuring continued growth and compliance with state regulations.
The future of medical marijuana in Arkansas looks promising, with strong sales figures and an increasing number of patients benefiting from the treatments available. As the industry continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how these trends develop and what changes may be implemented to support this thriving market.
