Washington State Medical Dispensary FAQs

What Is Medical Cannabis?

Medical cannabis is cannabis flower, extracts, edibles, and liquids that can be purchased by medical cannabis cardholders. As a medical cannabis cardholder, you can buy all types of products available at a dispensary as long as you stay within your purchase limits. At Alkaloid, we help you obtain your card and then guide you on which products may be most suitable for your condition.

How Do I Become a Medical Marijuana Card Holder in WA?

In order to get a medical marijuana card in WA, you must have a qualifying medical condition and a recommendation from your healthcare provider. The healthcare provider will provide you with a Medical Marijuana Authorization Form, which you can take to a medically endorsed dispensary like Alkaloid. From here, we will enter your information into the database, get a copy of your government-issued ID, and create a medical marijuana recognition card.

How Much Medical Cannabis Can I purchase?

Qualified medical cannabis patients can purchase a combination of products to fulfill the limitations set forth by the state:

• 85 grams, or 3 ounces, of cannabis flower
• 48 ounces of cannabis-infused edibles
• 216 fluid ounces of cannabis-infused liquids
• 21 grams of cannabis concentrate

If you have a hard time understanding exactly how much of what you can purchase or how to understand your limits when buying different products, our consultants at Alkaloid are happy to help.

How Do I Know What Cannabis I Need for Medical Purposes?

All cannabis dispensaries in WA that are licensed and endorsed to sell medical cannabis are required by law to employ consultants that can guide patients during their shopping experience. These in-house professionals at Alkaloid will help you understand which type of cannabis could be most beneficial for you, even though this should not be taken as medical advice.

What Are the Benefits of a Medical Marijuana Card in WA?

Because recreational cannabis is legal for adults over the age of 21 in WA, a lot of people forgo obtaining their medical cannabis card. However, being a recognized cardholder does come along with a few advantages.

For one, medical cannabis card holders are legally allowed to purchase larger amounts of cannabis during one visit. For example, cardholders can purchase up to 3 ounces of flower, while recreational buyers can only purchase 1 ounce of flower at a time.

It is also important to note that medical cannabis card holders are exempt from paying taxes on their cannabis purchases. The cannabis excise state tax in WA is 37 percent. Therefore, you can save money on your medicinal cannabis as a cardholder.