Gov. Tom Wolf signed a law legalizing medical cannabis in Pennsylvania in April, 2016. One of the medical marijuana facts for Pennsylvania that frustrated supporters of legalization was that it took so long to happen. The Pennsylvania Senate first approved a bill legalizing medical weed in 2015, but it was not approved by the entire legislature until March, 2016. Several technical changes needed to be made before both chambers could finally agree on a final bill.

In order to be able to recommend cannabis to their patients, physicians need to complete a four-hour course. They must sign a certificate stating that the patient not only has a qualifying condition, but also that the doctor believes that patient will be able to benefit from medical cannabis use.

There are several forms of cannabis that patients can use, including oils, pills, creams, ointments, liquids, gels and more. Vaporization is allowed, but not smoking of the plant. While dispensaries are not allowed to sell edible forms of weed, the law allows patients to mix medicinal cannabis into drinks or food in order to help them ingest it.

If you are a patient in another state, you are not allowed to access medical weed in Pennsylvania.