2026 Medical Marijuana Expenses for Tempe Patients

Tempe patients should expect the total cost of getting or renewing an Arizona medical marijuana card to include more than one charge. The main costs are usually the physician certification visit and the state application fee. Any cannabis products purchased after approval are paid for separately at the dispensary.

Cost of the Physician Certification Visit

Before submitting an Arizona medical marijuana application, patients must be certified by a qualified Arizona physician. The price of that visit is set by the provider and may depend on whether the appointment is online or in person, whether the patient is new or renewing, and whether extra application help is included.

Typical physician evaluation pricing may be:

• About $75 to $250 or more

 

Some clinics may offer discounted visits, promotional pricing, or telehealth appointments.

Arizona Patient Application and Renewal Fees

Tempe patients should also budget for the state fee required by Arizona’s medical marijuana program.

Common state fees include:

• Standard patient application: $150
• Reduced patient application for SNAP-qualified patients: $75
• Standard renewal application: $150
• Reduced renewal application for SNAP-qualified patients: $75

 

This state fee is separate from the physician evaluation fee and does not cover dispensary purchases.

Additional Costs Tempe Patients May Need to Budget For

Other possible expenses may include medical record requests, follow-up visits, caregiver applications, optional application assistance, and cannabis products.

Dispensary prices can differ based on the product type, potency, brand, package size, availability, and the dispensary’s current pricing.