Ohio’s medical marijuana industry has seen huge sales growth in its first year of business.
After one year in operation in Ohio, there are 47 dispensaries with sales of $58.3 million, according to the Ohio Medical Cannabis Industry Association.
Thomas Rosenberger, associate director of the Ohio Medical Cannabis Cultivators Association, said patient access and patient experience have increased as more dispensaries opened in 2019.
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This time last year, there were only four dispensaries open: two in Wintersville, one in Sandusky and one in the Cleveland area.
Here’s a look at the Ohio industry by the numbers:
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