Pennsylvanians Pay Out $132M For Medical Marijuana In First Year
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- State officials say Pennsylvania's medical marijuana program provided the drug nearly 600,000 times during its first year of sales.
The Wolf Administration said Friday that more than 83,000 people have purchased medical marijuana at the 45 dispensaries that are up and running.
Statewide medical marijuana sales totaled $132 million in the past year.
In its first year of operation, Pennsylvania's medical marijuana program helped 83,000 folks access medication, dispensed from nearly 600,000 times at approved dispensaries across the state. Wow! Clearly this was a serious need in the Commonwealth.
— Senator Jay Costa (@Senatorcosta) February 15, 2019
More than $2 million in state taxes were paid by grower-processors.
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About 1,000 doctors are currently approved to certify patients for the program.
Pennsylvania's 2016 medical marijuana law permits its use for a list of conditions that include AIDS, autism, cancer, chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder.
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