The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) has greenlit the operation of Oahu’s 10th medical cannabis dispensary. Cure Oahu, located at 70 Kihapai St. in Kailua, received final approval after passing an on-site inspection and officially began serving patients on Thursday.
Expanded Access for Patients
The new facility is the 25th licensed dispensary statewide, enhancing access to medical cannabis for patients on Oahu’s windward side. Liam Gimon, DOH Dispensary Licensing Supervisor, highlighted the importance of this addition, stating, “Cure Oahu’s new dispensary in Kailua will provide much-needed access to patients.”
The dispensary joins a network that includes:
- 9 licensed centers on Oahu
- 6 locations on Hawaii Island
- 2 dispensaries on Kauai
- 7 dispensaries on Maui
Medical Cannabis in Hawaii
As of December 2, 2024, Hawaii has:
- 30,035 registered in-state patients
- 2,609 caregivers statewide
The most commonly reported condition among adult patients is severe pain, while younger patients under 18 primarily seek cannabis for conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder, seizures, and severe pain.
The Growing Cannabis Industry
Hawaii’s regulated cannabis market continues to expand, reflecting increasing demand for medical cannabis services. The opening of Cure Oahu underscores the state’s commitment to ensuring that patients across all islands have access to licensed, quality dispensaries.
