Key Questions
How many medical cannabis patients are registered in D.C. as of May 2026? D.C. had 123,826 total registered resident patients in May 2026, up from 116,647 in April — a monthly increase of more than 7,000 patients.
How much did D.C.’s medical cannabis program generate in sales in May 2026? Total industry-wide sales (dispensaries, cultivation centers, and manufacturers) reached $10,021,299 in May 2026, up nearly 12% from $8,982,688 in May 2025.
What is the average medical cannabis purchase in D.C.? The average sale among D.C. resident patients was $59 in May 2026, with in-store purchases averaging $57 and delivery orders averaging $127.
Which states send the most medical cannabis patients to D.C.? Maryland and Virginia are the top two states for reciprocity patients, with Maryland slightly ahead at 899 unique patients in May compared to Virginia’s 832. Among self-certified temporary patients, Virginia leads by a wide margin with 4,669 registrations.
How many licensed cannabis retailers operate in D.C.? D.C. had 68 licensed retailers as of May 2026, down slightly from 69 in April.
Were any unlicensed cannabis facilities shut down in D.C. in May 2026? Yes. Three unlicensed facilities were closed in May: Green Cloud (6124 Georgia Ave NE), Miami Breeze (3630 Georgia Ave NW), and Green Magic (3013 Georgia Ave NW).
D.C.’s medical cannabis program kept climbing in May, with patient registration, sales, and total program participation all setting new highs for the year, according to the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration’s latest Medical Cannabis program report.
Patient growth continues unabated. Total registered D.C. resident patients jumped to 123,826 in May, up from 116,647 in April — a gain of more than 7,000 patients in a single month. Of those, 25,477 made at least one purchase during the month, also a new high, generating 70,935 unique sales. In-store purchases drove the bulk of activity at 68,886 sales, while delivery accounted for 2,049 — both up from April.
D.C. resident patients spent a combined $4,164,888 in May, up from just over $4 million in April. The average sale ticked down slightly to $59, with in-store average sale dipping to $57 and delivery holding steady at $127.
Reciprocity and temporary patients are growing too. Non-D.C. resident patients using reciprocity rules made 4,562 unique purchases in May, up from 4,145 in April, totaling $448,129 in sales. Maryland and Virginia continue to dominate as the top states of residency for these patients, with Maryland edging ahead at 899 unique patients to Virginia’s 832.
Self-certified temporary patients — typically out-of-state visitors — also posted gains, with 13,398 new registrations in May and 14,329 unique patients making a purchase, up from April’s 13,392. Temporary patient sales totaled just over $2.09 million for the month. Virginia residents made up the largest share of temporary registrations by a wide margin, at 4,669, more than double Maryland’s 1,850.
Industry-wide sales were mixed. Total program sales (dispensaries, cultivation centers, and manufacturers combined) dipped slightly to $10,021,299 in May after hitting $10,404,293 in April. Dispensary sales alone grew to $6,710,655, continuing a steady upward trend, but cultivation center sales fell to $727,036 and manufacturer sales dropped to $2,583,608 after stronger numbers in April.
Compared to May 2025, industry-wide sales were up nearly 12% year-over-year, from $8,982,688 to $10,021,299, with dispensary sales up roughly 16% over the same period.
Flower and bud remained the top seller by dollar value, generating $3,365,547 in May on 776 pounds sold. Vape cartridges were the second-largest category at $1,216,765, followed by raw pre-rolls at $808,931 — both categories showing solid month-over-month growth. Infused edibles also grew steadily, with 27,141 units sold for $841,749.
Enforcement activity ramped up. The Board recorded one violation in May after two consecutive months with none, alongside 13 scheduled inspections — matching April’s pace. Three unlicensed facilities were shut down during the month: Green Cloud (6124 Georgia Ave NE) on May 7, Miami Breeze (3630 Georgia Ave NW) on May 13, and Green Magic (3013 Georgia Ave NW) on May 26. Cannabis waste destroyed fell sharply to 1,420 pounds, down from 3,142 pounds in April. Ward 1 continues to lead the city in unlicensed facility closures with 36 total, followed by Ward 6 with 17. The number of licensed retailers ticked down slightly to 68 in May after reaching 69 in April.
