A surge in medical marijuana purchases has pushed Arkansas’ medical marijuana market to more than $330 million in overall sales, including at three dispanseries in north central Arkansas.Figures released by the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission indicate that since the state’s first dispensary opened in mid-2019, Arkansans have spent $330.4 million to purchase 48,914 pounds of medical marijuana. Total sales are expected to pass 50,000 pounds later this month.
In May, Arkansans spent $26.9 million to purchase 3,628 pounds of cannabis. That is an increase of $8.4 million in sales compared to April, which saw Arkansans spend $18.5 million to purchase 2,517 pounds.
Locally, Plant Family Therapeutics in Mountain Home has sold 2,672.8 pounds since opening in February of last year. Fiddler’s Green in Mountain View has sold 2,553.49 pounds since opening in July, 2019. Spring River Dispensary in Hardy opened in January of this year and has sold 253.55 pounds.
Bentonville’s The Releaf Center is the first dispensary in the state to reach 5,000 pounds in sales. Since opening in August 2019, The Releaf Center has sold more than 5,249 pounds of medical marijuana to patients.
There are currently 33 dispensaries in operation throughout Arkansas, with five more working toward opening their doors. Dispensaries yet to open include 3J Investments in Lamar, Natural Root Wellness in Fayetteville, Pine Bluff Agricueticals, Missco Cannabis in Jonesboro and Natures Herbs and Wellness in Pine Bluff. Pine Bluff Agricueticals will open for business later month.
The Arkansas Department of Health reports 77,029 active medical marijuana patient cards. That is an increase of 476 cardholders from the numbers reported last month.
Below is the full report of total medical marijuana sales through June 3.
Since Suite 443 (Hot Springs) first opened on Friday, May 10, 2019, the company sold 3,235.07 pounds.
Since Green Springs Medical (Hot Springs) first opened on Sunday, May 12, 2019, the company sold 4,179.59 pounds.
Since Arkansas Natural Products (Clinton) first opened on Thursday, June 20, 2019, the company sold 996.87 pounds.
Since Greenlight Dispensary (Helena) first opened on Thursday, June 27, 2019, the company sold 607.00 pounds.
Since Native Green Hensley (Hensley) first opened on Tuesday, July 2, 2019, the company sold 2,145.92 pounds.
Since Fiddlers Green (Mountain View) first opened on Thursday, July 11, 2019, the company sold 2,253.49 pounds.
Since the Releaf Center (Bentonville) first opened on Wednesday, August 7, 2019, the company sold 5,249.22 pounds.
Since The Source (Bentonville) first opened on Thursday, August 15, 2019, the company sold 2,837.03 pounds.
Since Acanza (Fayetteville) first opened on Saturday, September 14, 2019, the company sold 3,206.83 pounds.
Since Harvest (Conway) first opened on Friday, October 11, 2019, the company sold 2,948.79 pounds.
Since Purspirit Cannabis (Fayetteville) opened on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, the company sold 2,557.07 pounds.
Since NEA Full Spectrum (Brookland) opened on Monday, December 9, 2019, the company sold 2,577.60 pounds.
Since 420 Dispensary (Russellville) opened on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, the company sold 906.57 pounds.
Since Fort Cannabis (Fort Smith) opened on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, the company sold 2,159.24 pounds.
Since Red River Remedy (Texarkana) opened on Friday, January 10, 2020, the company sold 797.64 pounds.
Since Bloom Medicinals (Texarkana) opened on Wednesday, January 15, 2020, the company sold 298.90 pounds.
Since Plant Family Therapeutics (Mountain Home) opened on Monday, February 3, 2020, the company sold 2,672.80 pounds.
Since Capital City Medicinals (Little Rock) opened on Friday, February 14, 2020, the company sold 591.00 pounds.
Since Herbology (Little Rock) opened on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, the company sold 644.38 pounds.
Since Custom Cannabis (Alexander) opened on Thursday, March 5, 2020, the company sold 895.18 pounds.
Since Natural Relief Dispensary (Sherwood) opened on March 17, 2020, the company sold 3,382.34 pounds.
Since Body and Mind Dispensary (formerly Comprehensive Care Group) opened on April 27, 2020, the company sold 314.12 pounds.
Since Delta Cannabis (West Memphis) opened on July 1, 2020, the company sold 821.01 pounds.
Since Arkansas Patient Services Company (Monticello) opened on July 4, 2020, the company sold 236.43 pounds.
Since Enlightened Cannabis for People, Arkadelphia opened on July 16, 2020, the company sold 182.62 pounds.
Since Enlightened Cannabis for People, Heber Springs opened on July 17, 2020, the company sold 318.09 pounds.
Since Enlightened Cannabis for People, Morrilton opened on August 3, 2020, the company sold 282.65 pounds.
Since Enlightened Cannabis for People, Clarksville opened on August 7, 2020, the company sold 236.49 pounds.
Since THF Investors Dispensary (West Memphis) opened on August 26, 2020, the company sold 138.02 pounds.
Since High Bank Cannabis (Pine Bluff) opened on October 9, 2020, the company sold 673.60 pounds.
Since Zen Leaf (El Dorado) opened on October 22, 2020, the company sold 246.98 pounds.
Since Spring River Dispensary (Hardy) opened on January 7, 2021, the company sold 253.55 pounds.
Since Native Green Little Rock (Little Rock) opened on May, 6, 2021, the company sold 68.76 pounds.
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