Details About the Medical Marijuana Process in Ohio

Ohio cares about its residents and allows them to medicate with cannabis as long as a qualified doctor certifies it as a suitable treatment in their care plans. However, residents must register with the State Board of Pharmacy as medical marijuana patients to receive an Ohio medical marijuana card.

To do so, they must first see a qualified doctor for a health evaluation and certification. Medical marijuana patients are allowed to have up to two caregivers in Ohio. 

After a recommending physician enters a patient or caregiver into the registry, the patient/caregiver will receive an email prompting them to complete their profile in the OMMP Registry and pay the fee. Patients who qualify for indigent or veteran status may be eligible for fee reductions. 

Frequently Asked Questions About Medical Marijuana in Ohio

Physical medical cannabis cards may no longer be necessary, but residents must follow protocol when applying for medical cannabis patient privileges. Below are answers to some of the most common questions about medical cannabis in Ohio.

How to Find a Reputable Medical Marijuana Doctor in Ohio

Residents must see an approved yet reputable medical provider for a marijuana health evaluation and written certification. With Marijuana Doctors, finding a trusted medical provider is as easy as clicking here to use our: Find a Marijuana Doctor locator.

How Long Are Medical Marijuana Recommendation Cards Valid?

Patients and caregivers must renew their medical marijuana certifications every year to retain uninterrupted access to medical cannabis.

What Is a Caregiver?

Patients may select up to two individuals as caregivers to purchase, prepare, and administer medical cannabis treatments. However, applicants must register with their patient(s) authorizing physician and the Ohio Board of Pharmacy to become caregivers. They must also pay the $25 caregiver annual registration fee.

Ohio Medical Marijuana Patient Limits and Products Available

The certifying physician determines patient marijuana treatment limits. Ohio medical cannabis patient allotments range up to a 90-day supply of medical marijuana products with up to three refills. 90-day allotments are divided into 45-day supply limits. Patients with new recommendations can purchase up to a 46-day supply for the first time. Refills are classified as 45-day windows.

Patients can purchase up to 9 ounces of marijuana products to meet their 90-day supply limit. Those with terminal illnesses can buy up to 10 ounces of medical cannabis products. They may also qualify for an additional 5-day supply per refill period, but prior authorization is necessary from their certifying physician. 

Caregivers are only authorized to purchase up to the aggregate limit for each registered patient under their care.

Locate Ohio Dispensaries

Approved caregivers and patients can visit any licensed medical marijuana retailer or dispensary across the state. However, they must show a copy of their marijuana registry identification card and valid, unexpired driver’s license or state identification card before entering and procuring medicinal marijuana products.

The following medical cannabis products are available for patients in the state of Ohio.

• Marijuana flower
• Vape
• Oils
• Concentrates
• Oral sprays
• Tinctures
• THC-infused edibles
• Lozenges
• Patches
• Lotions and topicals
• High CBD products

Patients are not required to purchase a complete 45-day supply. They may purchase less at their discretion. However, unused days expire at the start of the new fill period.

Click here to use our Ohio Dispensary Locator!

Why Choose Marijuana Doctors

Marijuana Doctors believe that everyone who could benefit from medical marijuana should. We encourage you to take advantage of everything our website offers regarding scheduling medical marijuana health evaluations, getting certified for medical marijuana treatment, and anything related to cannabis.

Our marijuana physicians are licensed, board-certified, cannabis friendly, and available to provide online medical evaluations for marijuana.

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If you suffer from severe medical symptoms or conditions that are not alleviated with prescription medications or standard treatments, a medical marijuana certification may be the only thing you need to get the products you need for relief.

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