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Medical marijuana in Pennsylvania
Medical only · updated 2026-05
Pennsylvania runs a medical-only cannabis program. Qualified residents see a state-approved physician for a certification, register with the state, and pay a $50 annual card fee. Flower is sold for vaporization, not smoking.
$50 annual state ID card fee (waived for Medicaid, PACE/PACENET, CHIP, SNAP, or WIC enrollees)
Card validity
One year from issuance; the state emails a renewal notice ~60 days before expiry
Purchase limit
Up to a 90-day supply at a time from any licensed PA dispensary
Legal forms
Pills, oils, tinctures, topicals, and dry leaf/flower for vaporization — smoking is not permitted
Residency
Pennsylvania resident with a valid PA driver's license or PennDOT state ID
How to get your card
Create an account in the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Registry and get your patient number.
Have a telehealth or in-person visit with a state-approved physician who certifies your condition to the registry.
Log into the registry, confirm your details, and pay the $50 annual card fee.
Receive your card by mail (about 7–14 days), then buy from any licensed PA dispensary.
Qualifying conditions (24)
Pennsylvania patients may qualify with any of the following. A state-approved physician makes the final call during your evaluation.
Chronic or intractable pain
Anxiety disorders
Cancer
PTSD
Epilepsy and seizures
Neuropathic pain
Multiple sclerosis
Parkinson's disease
Crohn's disease
Inflammatory bowel disease
Glaucoma
HIV / AIDS
ALS
Autism
Intractable spasticity from CNS damage
Dyskinetic and spastic movement disorders
Huntington's disease
Neurodegenerative diseases
Opioid use disorder (where conventional therapies fail)
Sickle cell anemia
Terminal illness
Tourette syndrome
Neuropathies
Severe chronic pain
This is general information, not medical or legal advice, and program rules change. Confirm current details with the Pennsylvania Department of Health or a licensed physician before acting.