Kentucky’s first medical cannabis dispensary sold out its entire inventory in just seven days, then temporarily closed, a fast start that highlights both intense statewide demand and the tight supply constraints of a brand-new program.

The Post Dispensary in Beaver Dam opened December 13 and exhausted its limited stock by December 20, owner Trip Hoffman told Spectrum News 1. Hoffman said the sellout happened on the timeline he expected.

The Post Dispensary, Kentucky’s first medical cannabis dispensary, opened its doors Saturday morning in Ohio County.

Lisa Myers has been braving the cold since 5 a.m., earning the spot as the first person to purchase medical cannabis from a dispensary in the Commonwealth. 

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Medical marijuana has reached another milestone in Kentucky, further pushing forward the process of cultivating cannabis in the state. Officials said this opens up a future for Kentuckians where health care is more available to those suffering, and communities can be safer.

Governor Andy Beshear said while licensed operators are already growing safe medical cannabis in the state, Kentucky is about to grow a whole lot more.

Here at Kentucky NORML we are happy to see the steps taken to ensure that their patients data is secure. We take patient privacy very seriously. While we are relieved to hear that no Kentucky residents appear to have been affected, this situation is a reminder of why transparency, accountability, and stronger protections are essential in the medical cannabis space.

“It takes a while to get an industry from the ground up,” Bratcher explained. “A lot of places have had to break ground and build from the ground up rather than retrofit buildings. So, it’s been expected that it would take kind of this long to get things going.”

A 4 part series of Medical Cannabis Patient Registration Fairs will take place across Kentucky in August and September, helping eligible patients connect with certified physicians and complete evaluations required to participate in Kentucky’s new medical cannabis program.

Kentucky is finally joining the green wave. After years of advocacy, education, and grassroots pressure, the Commonwealth of Kentucky is launching its Medical Cannabis Program—and it’s a game changer for patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers alike.

At Uknowmoe2, we believe knowledge is the key to breaking the cannabis stigma, especially for those who’ve lived through decades of “just say no” messaging. So, let’s break it down—no confusion, no judgment, just facts.

Our goal is simple: to connect directly with patients who could benefit from medical cannabis and guide them through the registration process. Kentucky NORML understands that navigating the requirements can sometimes feel overwhelming, and that's exactly why we're bringing these Patient Registration fairs to you.

As more states adopt medical cannabis programs to provide relief for patients, an alarming and unconstitutional trend continues to threaten the rights of those seeking therapeutic cannabis treatments: the denial of their 2nd Amendment rights. For patients relying on medical cannabis to alleviate chronic pain, PTSD, epilepsy, or other debilitating conditions, the unjust compromise between their health and constitutional rights is an issue that demands immediate attention.