Find the Best Dispensary Deals Near You

Whether shopping for medical or recreational products, patients can often find the best dispensary deals by checking online listings, joining rewards programs, or asking about current promotions. 

Where Can You Find Dispensary Deals Listed?

Most dispensary deals can be found online. Companies tend to share their current deals in several easy-to-find places, including:

• Official Dispensary Websites: Almost every licensed dispensary posts daily, weekly, or monthly deals directly on its website. These offerings can also be found on their social media platforms, newsletters, and/or mobile apps.
• Newsletters and Text Alerts: Signing up for a dispensary’s newsletter or SMS alerts is one of the best ways to get notified about flash sales, holiday specials, and exclusive discounts for subscribers.
• Cannabis Directories (such as Weedmaps and Leafly): These directories sort and showcase deals from dispensaries, allowing customers to search by location and product type. 
• In-store Promotions: Some shops display in-store deal boards or hand out flyers listing current offers at the check-in counter. Some offer these as in-store exclusive deals that can’t be found online. 

Not sure where to start? Search for dispensaries nearby. Visit their sites to see how they list current dispensary deals and discounts.

Are There Discounts for People With a Medical Card?

In some states, medical cannabis patients receive extra dispensary discounts. Depending on the state, discounts may include:

• Reduced product prices: Some dispensaries offer special rates for medical patients in addition to advertised deals. These deals can typically be found online.
• Exclusive product access: Certain items, higher potency products, and larger purchase limits are often reserved for medical cardholders. While not a discount, medical patients also frequently receive priority access, including skipping lines and being given first access to the product in the event of a shortage. 
• First-time patient discounts: Many dispensaries offer special deals for new patients, which can be combined with other ongoing sales.
• Higher purchase threshold: Many states allow medical patients to buy a larger quantity of cannabis than a recreational buyer. In some cases, patients can also buy higher-dose products. While not a direct discount, these purchases may allow medical patients to obtain a greater amount of products for equal or lesser prices compared to recreational shoppers. 

Will Having a Medical Card Save Me Money on Taxes?

Sometimes. In some states, one of the most significant benefits of having a medical card is the savings on cannabis taxes.

Medical card discounts can include:

• No state sales tax: Qualified medical cannabis patients can be exempt from paying state sales tax on their purchases.
• Lower excise taxes: Recreational purchases are subject to excise taxes when made for adult-use purposes. These rates can be reduced or removed for medical patients, depending on the state and local laws.

Depending on your state, these tax exemptions can result in significant savings, but promotions and tax breaks vary widely.

Are Dispensary Loyalty Programs Worth it?

The value of a loyalty program boils down to two factors: A. what the program offers, and B. what the customer is looking to gain from it. In most cases, loyalty programs tend to include some or all of the following perks:

• Points and Rewards: Some dispensaries award points for every dollar spent. Customers can redeem points earned for discounts, free products, exclusive merch, and other cannabis consumer perks. 
• Birthday and Anniversary Deals: Most programs offer special rewards for customers, celebrating their birthdays and membership anniversaries.
• Early Access and Exclusive Offers: Offering first access to new products or extra discounts during special events is a common benefit. 
• Stacking Savings: Sometimes, loyalty points and rewards can be combined with ongoing dispensary deals and discounts, further lowering costs.
  

Loyalty programs are generally free to join and can be especially valuable for patients who shop frequently or want to maximize their potential for deals. If a favorite dispensary offers a loyalty program, research the perks it provides and any potential costs associated with it before signing up. 

If Cannabis Products are on Sale, Does That Mean They're Bad?

No. Common sales motivators include: 

• Promotions and Holidays: Dispensaries often run sales for holidays, like 4/20, 710 Day, and Green Wednesday. Store anniversaries are also a common motivator. 
• Brand Partnerships: Dispensaries may offer manufacturer-sponsored deals to promote new brands or strains. These are also common if the brand or a notable celebrity stops by for a promotional event. 
• Overstock: Excess inventory or new shipments can prompt sales to clear shelf space. 
• Approaching Best-By Dates: Some products are discounted as they near a labeled date.

Important: Potency can decline over time, especially with light/heat/oxygen exposure, and some forms (like edibles) have best-by dates. Check packaging dates and storage guidance, and ask staff if you’re unsure. Don’t assume discounted items are more or less effective. Effect can vary by product and person. 

Always check packaging dates and ask staff for recommendations when in doubt. 

Are There Coupons for Weed?

Sometimes. Some dispensaries and brands have coupons for in-store and/or online deals. These coupons may offer:

• Discounts.
• Buy-one-get-one-free offers.
• Gifts with purchase.

However, promotions are regulated differently in each state.

• In California, Colorado, Massachusetts, New York, Illinois, and Washington, cannabis retailers generally cannot offer coupons, “buy one, get one” promotions, or free products.
• Nevada limits discounts and loyalty rewards to existing customers and caps the total discount allowed.
• Other states, such as Michigan, Arizona, Oregon, and Maine, permit certain promotions. Retailers still must follow strict advertising and age restrictions.

Coupons can often be found through dispensary newsletters, social media pages, or popular cannabis deal aggregators. Before claiming or using, ensure the coupon is from a licensed retailer. Read the fine print before shopping to avoid misleading or unapproved offers.

Aren’t Unlicensed Shops Cheaper?

Sometimes, yes, but they can be illegal and risky.

Unlicensed products are typically untested, and labels may misstate potency or purity. If something goes wrong, you may have no consumer protections. Licensed dispensaries must follow testing, labeling, and safety rules.

Does Buying Weed in Larger Quantities Save Money?

Often, yes: many dispensaries offer lower price-per-gram for larger amounts. Keep in mind:

• Legal limits. Don’t exceed purchase or possession limits in your state.
• Storage & potency. Cannabis can lose potency or freshness over time if not stored properly.

Ask about shelf-life and safe storage before buying in bulk.

What Can I Do if I Can’t Afford My Medical Cannabis?

Patients struggling to afford medical cannabis have a few options:

• Compassion programs: Select dispensaries offer free or heavily discounted products to qualifying low-income patients. Check dispensary websites for more information.
• State assistance: Certain states have hardship programs or reduced medical card fees. Check the state cannabis program website for more information. 
• Home cultivation: Growing cannabis at home, also known as home grow, can be the most cost-effective option for patients able to do so legally, and is a core principle of the early-era cannabis legalization movement.

The information in this article and any included images or charts are for educational purposes only. This information is neither a substitute for, nor does it replace, professional legal advice or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have any concerns or questions about laws, regulations, or your health, you should always consult with an attorney, physician or other licensed professional.