LITTLE ROCK — Arkansans have been on a roll with their medical marijuana purchases, spending a whopping $193 million from January 1 to August 31, 2025.
This marks an increase of over $10 million compared to the same period last year, when sales reached $182.5 million.
According to a release, the state saw a significant increase in the amount of cannabis sold, with 52,292 pounds purchased in 2025.
The surge in sales has also been beneficial for state coffers, with more than $5.38 million in tax revenue collected just in July and August.
This brings the total state tax revenue from medical marijuana to $21.57 million for the year.
Scott Hardin, spokesperson for the Department of Finance and Administration, said, “A total of $1.5 billion has been spent on medical marijuana since the state’s first dispensary opened in May 2019.”
He added, “With daily sales averaging about $800,000 in 2025, we are on track to surpass the 2023 sales record of $283 million.”
The Arkansas Department of Health reports there are currently 109,060 active patient cards, indicating a growing community of medical marijuana users in the state.
