‘Historic Day for the Patients’: First Medical Marijuana Purchase Made in Alabama History
Amanda Taylor made the first purchase as the state’s first dispensary opened, and officials said nearly 70 physicians are certified to recommend treatment.
- On Thursday at 10 a.m., Alabama's first medical cannabis dispensary, Callie's Apothecary, officially opens in Montgomery, marking the first legal sale of medical marijuana in the state.
- Gov. Kay Ivey signed the medical marijuana bill five years ago, prompting the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission to authorize three companies to open dispensary locations across the state.
- Taylor, a patient advocate who previously fled to Arizona for access, became the first in Alabama to receive medical cannabis at Callie's Apothecary, traveling from Cullman to treat tremors and nausea.
- Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Director John McMillan called the opening "an historic day," saying "we have a program that's up and going in Alabama today" despite the commission's long journey.
- Nearly 70 physicians are currently certified to recommend medical cannabis, but McMillan anticipates that number will grow quickly now that patients can reliably access products.
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Amanda Taylor, a patient advocate, speaks to reporters after making the first medical cannabis purchase in Alabama on June 3, 2026, at Callie's Apothecary in Montgomery, Alabama. Taylor has multiple sclerosis and says the natural medicine will relieve her nausea, vomiting and tremor symptoms. (Anna Barrett/Alabama Reflector)Amanda Taylor, a patient advocate, bought the first medical cannabis product in Alabama Wednesday morning at Callie’s Apoth…
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