Florida’s medical marijuana program continues to grow, with 918,812 patients registered as of July 7, according to new data from the Florida Department of Health.
That’s an increase of 1,348 patients since last month and nearly 35,000 more than the same time last year, and nearly 90,000 more than July 2023.
Florida remains the largest state in the nation with a medical-only marijuana market. Patients with physician approval can purchase a range of products—flower, concentrates, edibles, tinctures, and more—from one of the hundreds of licensed dispensaries across the state. The program was launched following the passage of a constitutional amendment approved by voters in 2016.
Despite not yet allowing recreational use, Florida’s marijuana industry is among the most active in the country. Licensed dispensaries generated over $157 million in sales in May alone, with year-to-date totals exceeding $750 million. Only California and Michigan have reported higher marijuana revenues so far this year.
At the same time, efforts to legalize adult-use marijuana are gaining steam. Smart & Safe Florida, the campaign that spearheaded this year’s failed legalization measure, has submitted more than 613,000 valid signatures to the Florida Division of Elections in support of a new constitutional amendment to legalize marijuana for all adults. The group is aiming to qualify the measure for the 2026 ballot and is expected to cross the required 880,062 signature threshold in the coming months.
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