Georgia expected to become first state with medical cannabis sales in pharmacies by the end of October

The Georgia Board of Pharmacy meets in Atlanta for its Oct. 18, 2023 meeting. (Rahul Bali/WABE)

The sales of medical cannabis products in independent pharmacies in Georgia could begin by the end of the month, potentially creating a significant expansion in access and making Georgia the first state in the nation to allow it.

Currently, in Georgia, medical cannabis products are sold in seven dispensaries, which are run by Georgia’s two in-state producers, Botanical Sciences and Trulieve.

Under Georgia law, they are also allowed to sell their products in independent pharmacies.