Qualifying Conditions for a Medical Marijuana Card in Ohio (2025)

Ohio’s medical marijuana program, administered by the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program under the Ohio Board of Pharmacy, allows residents diagnosed with certain qualifying medical conditions to legally access medical cannabis. Patients must obtain certification from a licensed Ohio healthcare practitioner and complete the state registration process to receive a medical marijuana card.

Qualifying Medical Conditions

Ohio recognizes a specific list of qualifying medical conditions for medical marijuana treatment in 2025. These include:

  • Anxiety
  • Anorexia
  • Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
  • Alzheimer’s disease
  • Arachnoiditis
  • Cancer
  • Chronic traumatic encephalopathy
  • Chronic pain
  • Colitis
  • Crohn’s disease
  • Epilepsy or other seizure disorders
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Glaucoma
  • Hepatitis C
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Inflammatory bowel disease
  • Multiple sclerosis (MS)
  • Parkinson’s disease
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Repetitive stress injury
  • Resistant insomnia
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Terminal illness
  • Tourette syndrome
  • Traumatic brain injury
  • Ulcerative colitis
  • Other chronic and debilitating conditions as approved by a licensed Ohio physician

Eligibility Requirements

  • Be a resident of Ohio with proof of residency
  • Be 18 years or older (patients under 18 require a designated caregiver and meet additional requirements)
  • Obtain certification from a licensed Ohio healthcare practitioner registered with the medical marijuana program

Application Process

  1. Receive Certification: Schedule an appointment with a licensed Ohio healthcare practitioner who evaluates your medical condition and, if eligible, issues a recommendation or certification for medical marijuana.
  2. Register as a Patient: Create an account on the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program’s online Registry and submit your certification along with identity and residency verification.
  3. Pay Application Fee: Pay the required registration fee unless you qualify for a fee waiver based on income or other criteria.
  4. Receive Patient Card: Once approved, you will receive a medical marijuana card (printed or digital) that allows access to purchase from state-licensed dispensaries.
  5. Purchase Medical Cannabis: Use your card to legally obtain medical marijuana products from authorized dispensaries within Ohio.

Caregivers and Minors

Patients under 18 must have a designated caregiver who registers with the program and is authorized to purchase and assist with medical cannabis. Caregivers must meet state requirements and complete their own application.

Booking an Appointment with Licensed Doctors

For Ohio residents seeking quick certification, same-day appointments with licensed Ohio medical marijuana doctors are available at:

This telehealth service offers fast consultations with state-licensed physicians to help patients obtain medical marijuana certifications efficiently.

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