Florida’s medical marijuana program continues its steady expansion, with the number of registered patients now surpassing 911,000.
According to data released today by the Florida Department of Health, there are 911,957 active medical marijuana patients in the state as of May 2. That represents an increase of more than 11,000 since the start of 2025 and over 30,000 more than were registered on the same date last year.
Florida remains the largest state in the U.S. with a medical-only marijuana market. Patients who receive physician approval are allowed to purchase marijuana products—including dried flower, tinctures, concentrates and edibles—from licensed dispensaries operating across the state. The state’s medical marijuana law was enacted following voter approval in 2016.
Despite not yet allowing recreational use, Florida’s marijuana industry is among the most robust in the nation. Through April, dispensaries had sold over $600 million in marijuana products this year, trailing only California and Michigan in overall sales volume, according to the research firm Headset,
With patient numbers continuing to climb, advocates are once again preparing a push for full legalization. Smart & Safe Florida, the political group behind the unsuccessful 2024 legalization effort, has launched a new campaign to place a similar measure on the 2026 ballot. The previous proposal, Amendment 3, received majority support in the last election but fell short of the 60% needed for passage. The group has already collected over 150,000 signatures and received $20 million in donations for their 2026 effort.
