by Talk Business & Politics staff (staff2@talkbusiness.net)

Medical marijuana sales in Arkansas between January and July total $158.5 million, down 3.7% compared with the $164.6 million in the same period of 2023. Sales since medical marijuana was legalized in 2019 total more than $1 billion.

The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration reported $22.956 million in July sales, with 6,467 pounds sold. There are 37 dispensaries in Arkansas. The voter-approved amendment allowing medical marijuana sales provides for up to 40 dispensaries.

Following are the top five dispensaries for pounds sold in July.
Suite 443 (Hot Springs): 731.95 pounds
Natural Relief Dispensary (Sherwood): 540.18 pounds
CROP (Jonesboro): 366.7 pounds
Harvest (Conway): 323.47 pounds
High Bank (Pine Bluff): 315.47 pounds

Arkansas medical marijuana sales down almost 4% through July