Kentucky’s First Medical Cannabis Dispensary Runs Out of Product in a Week; Temporarily Closes 

Kentucky’s first medical cannabis dispensary temporarily closed just seven days after it opened after running out of products, Spectrum News reports. Trip Hoffman, owner of The Post, located in Beaver Dam, told Spectrum News that he had imposed strict purchase limits – one unit per person – to extend the supply, but still sold out in a week. 

“You have people here in tears, so happy that we’re finally open, that they can get legal, regulated, medical-grade products for their needs. We were happy to be a part of that.” — Hoffman to Spectrum News 

Hoffman said he expected to get deliveries between January 15 and 20 and that the dispensary would open “shortly thereafter.” 

There are currently more than 23,000 medical cannabis cards issued in Kentucky, but currently only The Post is operational. The commonwealth has issued 48 dispensary licenses. They are expected to come online in the coming months. 

In an Instagram post, the dispensary called the week “absolutely incredible.” 

“Your support, kindness, and trust mean the world to us,” the post states. “We’re beyond grateful for the amazing turnout and the opportunity to serve this community.”