Arkansans continue to spend almost $900,000 each day on medical marijuana purchases and recently surpassed the $300 million mark in sales, figures released by the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission indicate.
Scott Hardin, spokesperson for the Commission, saysSince the first dispensary opened in mid-2019, Arkansans have spent a total of $303.5 million to purchase 45,286 pounds of medical marijuana. In April, Arkansans spent $18.5 million to purchase 2,517 pounds of cannabis.
The daily average of $885,000 Arkansans are spending on medical marijuana purchases is an increase of $5,000 compared to figures reported last month.
Commission officials report 13 dispensaries have now sold at least 2,000 pounds of marijuana. There are 32 dispensaries across the state, with six more preparing to open.
The Arkansas Department of Health reports 76,553 active medical marijuana patient cards. That is an increase of 9,915 cardholders from the numbers reported last month.
Below is the full report of total medical marijuana sales through May 2.
Since Suite 443 (Hot Springs) first opened on Friday, May 10, 2019, the company sold 2,984.96 pounds.
Since Green Springs Medical (Hot Springs) first opened on Sunday, May 12, 2019, the company sold 4,007.23 pounds.
Since Arkansas Natural Products (Clinton) first opened on Thursday, June 20, 2019, the company sold 907.31 pounds.
Since Greenlight Dispensary (Helena) first opened on Thursday, June 27, 2019, the company sold 585.17 pounds.
Since Native Green Hensley (Hensley) first opened on Tuesday, July 2, 2019, the company sold 2,082.80 pounds.
Since Fiddlers Green (Mountain View) first opened on Thursday, July 11, 2019, the company sold 2,144.28 pounds.
Since the Releaf Center (Bentonville) first opened on Wednesday, August 7, 2019, the company sold 4,863.28 pounds.
Since The Source (Bentonville) first opened on Thursday, August 15, 2019, the company sold 2,689.10 pounds.
Since Acanza (Fayetteville) first opened on Saturday, September 14, 2019, the company sold 3,022.53 pounds.
Since Harvest (Conway) first opened on Friday, October 11, 2019, the company sold 2,756.79 pounds.
Since Purspirit Cannabis (Fayetteville) opened on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, the company sold 2,369.92 pounds.
Since NEA Full Spectrum (Brookland) opened on Monday, December 9, 2019, the company sold 2,360.31 pounds.
Since 420 Dispensary (Russellville) opened on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, the company sold 860.33 pounds.
Since Fort Cannabis (Fort Smith) opened on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, the company sold 2,004.31 pounds.
Since Red River Remedy (Texarkana) opened on Friday, January 10, 2020, the company sold 733.97 pounds.
Since Bloom Medicinals (Texarkana) opened on Wednesday, January 15, 2020, the company sold 277.42 pounds.
Since Plant Family Therapeutics (Mountain Home) opened on Monday, February 3, 2020, the company sold 2,433.11 pounds.
Since Capital City Medicinals (Little Rock) opened on Friday, February 14, 2020, the company sold 548.15 pounds.
Since Herbology (Little Rock) opened on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, the company sold 588.71 pounds.
Since Custom Cannabis (Alexander) opened on Thursday, March 5, 2020, the company sold 825.67 pounds.
Since Natural Relief Dispensary (Sherwood) opened on March 17, 2020, the company sold 3,089.19 pounds.
Since Body and Mind Dispensary (formerly Comprehensive Care Group) opened on April 27, 2020, the company sold 279.94 pounds.
Since Delta Cannabis (West Memphis) opened on July 1, 2020, the company sold 717.24 pounds.
Since Arkansas Patient Services Company (Monticello) opened on July 4, 2020, the company sold 210.37 pounds.
Since Enlightened Cannabis for People, Arkadelphia opened on July 16, 2020, the company sold 157.75 pounds.
Since Enlightened Cannabis for People, Heber Springs opened on July 17, 2020, the company sold 268.47 pounds.
Since Enlightened Cannabis for People, Morrilton opened on August 3, 2020, the company sold 242.57 pounds.
Since Enlightened Cannabis for People, Clarksville opened on August 7, 2020, the company sold 201.28 pounds.
Since THF Investors Dispensary (West Memphis) opened on August 26, 2020, the company sold 115.20 pounds.
Since High Bank Cannabis (Pine Bluff) opened on October 9, 2020, the company sold 561.10 pounds.
Since Zen Leaf (El Dorado) opened on October 22, 2020, the company sold 213.77 pounds.
Since Spring River Dispensary (Hardy) opened on January 7, 2021, the company sold 184.56 pounds.
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