Medical Cannabis (Marijuana) in Pennsylvania

For a full listing of the rules and regulations governing the dispensing of medicinal cannabis, please follow this link to the official site of the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Program. Please see Qualifying Conditions for a list of medical conditions approved for medicinal cannabis use.  

Patients that want to participate in the medical cannabis program must follow these steps:

1. Visit the Patients and Caregivers Registry and create a patient profile in the Department of Health’s patient and caregiver registry (we can assist with this step if needed)
2. Obtain a physician’s certification from Herbal Care Rx over the phone.
3. Return to the Patient and Caregivers Registry and pay the $50 fee for your medical marijuana ID card.
4. Await the arrival of the card in the mail, usually about 2 weeks. 
5. Once you have the card in hand, you can visit any dispensary in the state of Pennsylvania. 
6. Card renewal is required by the Department of Health every 12 months