Resources
Whether you’re new to cannabis, a healthcare provider, or simply curious about cannabis, our resources are here to help. Explore guides, educational materials, and insights designed to give you confidence in your choices.
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Ohio’s Medical Marijuana Control Program (MMCP)
The MMCP makes cannabis available to patients with qualifying medical conditions under the guidance of a certified physician. The program allows patients to purchase medical cannabis in the form of oils, tinctures, plant material, edibles, and patches. While the purchase of flower products for use with approved vaporizers is permitted, smoking or combustion of medical cannabis is not allowed for patients.
Qualifying Medical Conditions
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AIDS
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
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Alzheimer’s disease
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Cancer
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Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE)
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Crohn’s disease
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Epilepsy or another seizure disorder
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Fibromyalgia
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Glaucoma
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Hepatitis C
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
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Multiple sclerosis (MS)
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Pain that is chronic and severe or intractable
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Parkinson’s disease
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Positive status for HIV
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
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Sickle cell anemia
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Spinal cord disease or injury
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Tourette’s syndrome
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Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
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Ulcerative colitis
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How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card in Ohio
To participate in the MMCP, patients must complete the following steps:
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Receive a Diagnosis: Be diagnosed with one of the qualifying medical conditions listed above.
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Consult a Certified Physician: Obtain a recommendation from an Ohio state-certified recommending physician.
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Register with the State: Create an account and register with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy to receive your official medical marijuana card.
Once registered, patients can visit any licensed medical dispensary in Ohio to purchase approved medical cannabis products.
West Virginia’s Medical Cannabis Program
West Virginia’s Office of Medical Cannabis (OMC) oversees the state’s medical cannabis program, which provides safe access to qualifying patients. To participate, patients must receive a certification from a licensed physician confirming they have one or more qualifying medical conditions.
Registered patients can purchase medical cannabis from licensed dispensaries throughout the state in approved forms such as oils, tinctures, topicals, edibles, and dry leaf or plant material for vaporization.
The program emphasizes patient safety, product testing, and accessibility, ensuring that individuals across West Virginia can obtain medical cannabis in compliance with state regulations.
Education
At Firelands Scientific, we believe knowledge empowers better choices. From understanding product types to learning safe consumption methods, our education center helps patients, caregivers, and customers navigate the world of cannabis with confidence.
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To register, patients must receive a recommendation from a state-certified physician who can confirm they have one or more of Ohio’s qualifying medical conditions. Once certified, the patient (or their caregiver) will receive an email from the Ohio Board of Pharmacy with instructions to complete their registration and pay the annual fee. After approval, patients can access their official Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program (MMCP) card through the online portal.
Registered medical patients can purchase cannabis at any licensed medical dispensary in Ohio by presenting their valid MMCP patient card and a government-issued photo ID. Adult-use (recreational) customers aged 21 or older can purchase from licensed adult-use dispensaries, following state possession limits.
Ohio dispensaries offer a variety of cannabis products including flower, edibles, tinctures, topicals, concentrates, and vape cartridges. Regulations require that all products are lab-tested for safety, potency, and consistency, and all packaging must meet state compliance standards.
Trusted dispensaries can be found using the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program’s licensed dispensary directory or through Firelands Scientific’s Product Locator on our website. Always confirm availability with the dispensary before visiting, as inventory may vary by location.
Yes. Designated caregivers registered with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy may purchase and possess medical cannabis on behalf of up to two registered patients. Caregivers must present their valid caregiver registry card and government-issued photo ID when making a purchase at a licensed dispensary.
