How to get a medical card in Pennsylvania
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Check you're eligible
You need to live in Pennsylvania, be 18 or older (or apply with a guardian), and have a condition on the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Program list. -
See a Pennsylvania-licensed doctor
Meet by video for about 15 minutes. If you qualify, the doctor files your certification. -
Register with the state
Complete the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Program application and pay the $50 state fee. We walk you through it line by line. -
Buy from a licensed dispensary
Card mailed in about 1–2 weeks. Bring your card and photo ID to any licensed medical dispensary in Pennsylvania.
Can you see a doctor online in Pennsylvania?
Yes. Pennsylvania allows the certifying visit by video for new patients and renewals. Your doctor must hold a Pennsylvania medical license — every doctor we match you with does.
What it costs in Pennsylvania
Doctor's evaluation
from $79
Charged only if you're approved
Pennsylvania state fee
$50
Paid to the state, not to us
A card is the only legal way to buy in Pennsylvania
- Pay less tax
Patients skip some or all of the adult-use cannabis tax in many states.
- Higher limits
Medical patients can usually buy and carry more than recreational buyers.
- Medical-only products
Some strengths and formulas are sold only behind the patient counter.
- Legal standing
Patient status can matter for housing, custody and some workplace rules.
Qualifying conditions in Pennsylvania
Online evaluations across Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia
- Pittsburgh
- Allentown
- Erie
- Reading
- Harrisburg
Pennsylvania medical card questions
Can I get a Pennsylvania medical marijuana card online?
Yes. Pennsylvania allows the certifying visit to happen by video for new patients and renewals. The doctor must hold a Pennsylvania medical license.
How much does a medical card cost in Pennsylvania?
Two parts. Our evaluation starts at $79 and is charged only if you're approved. Pennsylvania's own fee is $50, paid to the state.
How long does a Pennsylvania medical card last?
1 year. You can usually renew online a few weeks before it expires, and we'll remind you.
How fast will I get my Pennsylvania card?
The doctor files your certification after an approved visit. After that: card mailed in about 1–2 weeks.
Can medical patients grow cannabis at home in Pennsylvania?
No. Pennsylvania doesn't allow medical patients to grow at home.
How much can a patient buy or carry in Pennsylvania?
The patient limit is about 90-day supply. Your dispensary tracks purchases against the state system.
Is recreational cannabis legal in Pennsylvania?
No. In Pennsylvania a medical card is the only legal way to buy cannabis at a dispensary.