$2.9M Of Medical Marijuana Bought In Illinois Last Month

IL health officials have posted new forms for doctors and patients in the state’s medical marijuana program to reflect changes in the law. The group, which stands to lose revenue if medical marijuana passes in the state, has already spent millions to defeat medical cannabis initiatives across the country. Murphy said the staffing and budget for the medical marijuana program are still being worked out.The medical marijuana program was signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf in April.

The department has posted updated information for current patients on renewing their marijuana cards. Veterans and people qualifying for disability benefits can get a reduction in the fee to $150 for three years.

Collins now works in the department’s HIV Care Section and will take his new post on August 8. They said they’ve hired more people to process cards, so the average wait time is now 45 days. “There needs to be alternatives for low or fixed-income patients to be able to afford access”. “My experience in a heavily regulated medical enterprise, market research and new product development, strategic planning, logistics, communications, and customer service is a flawless fit for the requirements of overseeing the implementation of Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Program”.

Sales of medical marijuana in IL have climbed steadily since purchasing began November 9. As of July 29, the total number of approved patients for all conditions was 1,827, up from 1,580 at the end of June. The enactment of medical marijuana laws is associated with an increase in the percentage of 8th graders perceiving the substance to be harmful, according to survey data published online ahead of print in the journal Addiction. July’s figures bring the total retail sales of marijuana in IL to $16.3 million.