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Illinois Medical Dispensaries

Take A Step Towards Better Health & Wellness

Welcome! If you or a loved one are exploring alternative medicine, you’ve come to the right place. Here are some reasons why becoming a medical cannabis patient might be worth considering:
  • Save on product taxes – as much as 40%
  • Only pay 1% sales tax
  • Home growing permitted

Illinois Medical Cannabis Programs

Two ways to become an Illinois patient

At AYR Cannabis Dispensaries, we’d be happy to guide you through the process to become a medical cannabis patient. Come into our dispensaries to discuss your options with our friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Medical Cannabis Patient Program

Cannabis has been shown to possibly help alleviate a number of medical conditions. Get on the right path towards better health and wellness.

Opioid Alternative Program

Opioids are often prescribed for pain management but can be potentially addicting and dangerous. Find relief with medical cannabis instead.

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What do I need to shop medical cannabis?

Illinois medical card

At check-in, please present your Illinois medical cannabis card and a secondary photo ID. You only pay 1% sales tax at our 4440 Broadway medical location. Illinois and out-of-state medical card holders can shop at both our 1837 Adult Use and 4440 Adult Use locations with regular adult use taxes and still save 10% Tuesday through Sunday and save 20% on Mondays!

Cash, Debit, DutchiePay, or CanPay

ATMs are located in the dispensary with minimal transaction fees. Or, skip the cash completely with DutchiePay or CanPay. Both of these services are simple and secure and connect to your checking account - no transaction fees! You can also pay with your regular bank-issued debit card.

First Time In?

If you're shopping with us for the first time as an Illinois medical patient, there will be some paperwork to complete, but no appointment is necessary. This process is quick and easy! Enjoy a 15% discount on your first purchase and receive a coupon card for additional savings on future purchases at AYR!

Frequently Asked Questions

Medical Cannabis

Unlike adult use cannabis which can be taxed up to 40%, Illinois medical cardholders have access to medical cannabis products at a 1% pharmaceutical tax rate. Excluding the taxation itself, there’s no differentiation between medical and recreational products.

Yes. Online orders must be picked up in-store before close-of-business the same day. Those placed after hours must be picked up before close-of-business the following day.

No. Illinois cannabis law currently forbids the shipping or delivering of cannabis products to one’s home. Cannabis purchases must be picked up in-store.

We sure do. It’s called Best Budzz Rewards. With this FREE loyalty program, Illinois medical patients earn 1 point for every $1 spent at AYR Cannabis Dispensary and can redeem rewards at the following tiers:

  • 500 points = $20 off cannabis
  • 1,000 points = $50 off cannabis
  • 2,000 points = $120 off cannabis

Ask your budtender to sign up for our loyalty program the first time you shop with us as a medical patient to start accruing points!

  • Veteran Appreciation Discount: Present identification proving veteran status at checkout and receive 20% off your entire cannabis purchase.
  • Medical Patient Discount: Present an Illinois medical cannabis card at our 4440 Adult Use or 1837 Broadway Adult Use dispensary and receive 10% off your entire cannabis purchase Tuesday thorugh Sunday. Medical card holders get 20% off their entire cannabis purchase on Mondays at ALL locations. 
  • Senior Discount: 10% off your entire purchase.
  • Hardship Discount: 10% off your entire purchase. Must show proof of SSDI, SSI, and/or disability.
  • Industry Discount: 15% off for anyone who works in the cannabis industry.

Discounts cannot be stacked. Other terms and conditions may apply. Proof is required in order to be eligible for the above discounts.

Yes, Illinois medical cardholders have the option to shop our adult use dispensaries, too. However, because our 1837 Broadway dispensary is licensed as adult use only, all purchasers are subject to adult use cannabis taxes there. 

Illinois cardholders can purchase and possess up to 2.5 ounces (or 70.87 grams) in any 14-day period. For example, if an eighth of flower (3.5 grams) is purchased, that amount will be added back onto your limit on the 15th day. With approval from your doctor, patients can apply for an increase in their allotment if necessary.