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New Patients Only $149

Renewals Only $99

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4 Payments of $37.25 for New Patients and $24.75 for Renewals.

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Medical Marijuana Doctors at The Sanctuary Wellness Institute

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Since 2019, The Sanctuary Wellness Institute has helped thousands of people in Ohio obtain a medical marijuana card and access the treatment they need.

Our doctors have extensive experience in the medical marijuana space, and our phone staff is happy to answer your questions about the medical marijuana program.

Call us at 484-346-5140 or book online to schedule an appointment with a licensed medical marijuana doctor in Ohio.

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How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card in Ohio

Step 1 is to book an appointment with your SWI medical marijuana doctor

Schedule an Evaluation with One of Our Certified Physicians

Book online or call us at 484-346-5140 to schedule an appointment with one of The Sanctuary’s licensed medical marijuana doctors.

Step 2 is to meet with your SWI medical marijuana doctor

Activate Your Card

Create an account on the Ohio Medical Marijuana Registry's website and activate your MMJ card. The state charges a nominal one-cent fee.

Step three: Visit dispensary near you to obtain medical marijuana product

Print or Download Your Card

Once you activate your card, you'll be able to instantly save or print it from your registry profile page.

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Ohio Medical Marijuana Qualifying Conditions

To be eligible for an MMJ card in Ohio, you must have one of the state’s qualifying conditions. Those conditions are as follows:

  • AIDS
  • Alzheimer’s disease
  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
  • Cachexia
  • Cancer
  • Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)
  • Crohn’s Disease
  • Epilepsy or another seizure disorder
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Glaucoma
  • Hepatitis C
  • Huntington’s disease
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Hear from Our Clients

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Great experience!.. Dr was very helpful and information.. I’ll have my medical card in 7days.

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They are incredibly easy to work with and very knowledgeable. They helped me through every step of the way.

Abedallah E.

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The staff is extremely friendly and easy to work with. Go check them out! You won't be disappointed.️

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Our Ohio Medical Marijuana Doctors

Dr. Christopher Hall, MD Medical Marijuana Doctor

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Medical marijuana card cost in Ohio

Ohio Medical Marijuana Card Cost

New
Renew
Medical Marijuana Certificate
$149
$99
Additional State fee
$50
$50
Total
$199
$149
New Renew
Medical Marijuana Certificate $149 $99
Additional State fee $50 $50
Total $199 $149

How to Register with the State for Medical Marijuana in OH

  1. Navigate to the email account associated with the profile your recommending physician set up in the Patient & Caregiver Registry.
  2. Open the email with the subject line "ACTION NEEDED: Ohio MMCP Registry - Account Registration," then click the link from the Patient & Caregiver Registry.
  3. Create your password and confirm your time zone to log in to your registry profile.
  4. Verify that the details of your registry profile are correct. If there are any inaccuracies, contact your recommending physician and ask them to fix them.
  5. On your registry profile, click the red button labeled "ACTIVATE CARD" to activate your card.
  6. Agree to the legal statements and click "Continue."
  7. Click the button labeled "DOWNLOAD" to save your card to your computer or mobile device

Where Can I Buy Medical Marijuana in Ohio?

There are over 100 medical marijuana dispensaries operating in Ohio. As a registered patient or caregiver, you can purchase oils, tinctures, capsules, tablets, edibles, sublingual products, topicals, patches, plant material, and metered oils or solids. Each cardholder can purchase up to a 90-day supply of medical cannabis products at once.

About Ohio Cannabis Program

The Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program (OMMCP) was established in 2016 following the passage of House Bill 523. This groundbreaking legislation legalized medical marijuana for state residents with qualifying medical conditions. Each patient must receive a recommendation from a certified physician and register with the OMMR to obtain an MMJ card.

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How to Renew Your Card in Ohio

In the state of Ohio, medical marijuana patients must renew their MMJ cards annually. To renew your card, complete the following steps:

  1. Schedule Your Renewal Appointment with the Sanctuary: Book online or call us at 484-346-5140 to schedule an appointment with the Sanctuary doctor who issued your original recommendation.
  2. Renew Your Card: Renew your MMJ card on the OMMR’s website. The state charges a nominal one-cent renewal fee.
  3. Print or Download Your New Card: Once your card is renewed, you'll be able to instantly print or download it.

How to Become a Medical Marijuana Caregiver in OH

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In Ohio, registered caregivers can purchase, possess, and administer medical cannabis to minors and patients who cannot do so themselves. Caregivers must be at least 21 years of age and can care for a maximum of two patients.

To become a caregiver in Ohio, complete the following steps:

  1. Join the Patient & Caregiver Registry: Get registered in the Patient and Caregiver Registry by the physician who recommended medical marijuana for the patient you plan to care for.
  2. Submit Your Application: Submit your application to become a caregiver through the MMCP’s website. The state charges a nominal one-cent fee.
  3. Receive Approval: Once your application is approved, you'll be able to purchase, possess, and administer medical marijuana to the patient(s) in your care.

Frequently Asked Questions

You can connect with an Ohio medical marijuana doctor by contacting The Sanctuary Wellness Institute. Give us a call at 484-346-5140 to schedule a virtual appointment with a licensed physician.

Yes, Ohio medical marijuana evaluations can be conducted either in-person or online.

In Ohio, minors can qualify for medical marijuana, but they are not permitted to purchase it themselves. Qualifying minors must designate a registered caregiver (usually a parent or legal guardian) to obtain their medical cannabis for them.

No, anxiety does not qualify you for medical cannabis in Ohio.

No, depression is not currently listed as a qualifying condition for medical cannabis in Ohio.

While it's possible to complete the steps to get your MMJ card quickly, it's unlikely you'll get your card the same day you submit your application. The state usually takes about two to three weeks to review medical marijuana card applications.

In Ohio, you cannot purchase cannabis from a medical dispensary without a medical marijuana card.

As a result of the passing of Issue 2, Ohioans who’re at least 21 years of age can grow up to six plants per individual or 12 plants per household.

No, Ohio does not currently offer out-of-state reciprocity to medical marijuana patients. This means that the state doesn't recognize out-of-state MMJ cards.

Whether or not you can use your Ohio MMJ card in another state will depend on that state's reciprocity laws. Some states recognize medical marijuana cards issued in other states, while others don't.

In Ohio, the state charges a nominal fee of one cent for patients and caregivers seeking to obtain or renew their registration. This does not include the cost of your doctor's evaluation.

Ohio legalized recreational marijuana in December 2023, and sales are expected to begin in summer 2024.

To renew your Ohio medical marijuana card, you must first schedule a renewal evaluation with your original medical marijuana doctor, which you can do through The Sanctuary. Once the doctor updates your recommendation in the OMMR, you'll need to log into your account on the registry's website and renew your card.

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