Alabama's First Medical Cannabis Dispensary To Open

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Alabama is preparing to open its first medical cannabis dispensary, Callie's Apothecary in Montgomery, on May 4. Up to 9 total dispensary locations are licensed to open soon across the state, with the potential for 3 more. To become an eligible patient, Alabama residents must have a qualifying medical condition, receive a recommendation from a certified physician, and register on the state's patient registry system.

Why it matters

The opening of Alabama's first medical cannabis dispensary marks a major milestone for patients who have waited years for access to legal medical marijuana. This new industry will provide relief for those with qualifying conditions and could have broader economic and social impacts across the state.

The details

Alabama patients have waited nearly 5 years for medical cannabis dispensaries to open due to legal delays, licensing disputes, and regulatory changes. The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission is now preparing for the first dispensary, Callie's Apothecary in Montgomery, to open on May 4. As many as 9 total dispensary locations are licensed to open soon around the state, with the potential for 3 more. To become an eligible patient, Alabama residents must be at least 19 years old, have a qualifying medical condition, receive a recommendation from a physician certified by the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners, and register on the state's patient registry system.

• The first dispensary, Callie's Apothecary in Montgomery, is scheduled to open on May 4, 2026.
• Up to 9 total dispensary locations are licensed to open soon across Alabama, with the potential for 3 more.

What’s next

The first dispensary in Baldwin County is scheduled to open in Daphne, Alabama, though an official opening date has not yet been published.