Ohio’s adult-use dispensaries have seen a rapid surge in sales, with over $76.2 million worth of products sold since the market launched in August, according to the Division of Cannabis Control (DCC). In under two months, dispensaries across the state have sold 8,813 pounds of plant material and 1,187,395 units of manufactured products.
Sales growth has been accompanied by a steady decline in product prices. The average price per gram of flower fell from $8.57 to $8.39 between the first and second weeks of September, while the cost of manufactured products dropped from $30.39 to $30.04. The overall cost per one-tenth of an ounce of flower also decreased from $24.24 to $23.74 during the same period.
As of now, 124 dispensaries in Ohio are licensed to sell both medical and non-medical products. However, many local governments have pushed back against adult-use cannabis businesses. According to Ohio State University’s Moritz College of Law, 111 municipalities and townships—primarily in smaller communities—have enacted moratoriums prohibiting such businesses.
Despite these local bans, major cities like Columbus, Cincinnati, Dayton, and Cleveland are home to a growing number of adult-use dispensaries, with Columbus leading the pack at 13 locations.
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