The Ultimate List of Arizona Dispensary Prices

Arizona dispensary prices have become a focal point for the state's marijuana community since Proposition 207 was passed and recreational marijuana was legalized in AZ. The competition among Arizona’s dispensaries means customers can access great deals if they’re willing to look for them. 

Be aware that shelf and out-the-door (OTD) prices will differ, and the actual prices for any product will vary depending on location, discounts, and market fluctuations. Shopping around, taking advantage of special offers, and applying for a medical marijuana card, if eligible, are three of the best ways to save in the state’s licensed dispensaries.

Arizona Weed Prices by Product

Arizona weed prices vary by product type, quality, quantity, dispensary, and whether you are making a medical or recreational purchase. Flower is generally one of the more affordable options. Concentrates, vapes, edibles, and other more processed products typically cost more depending on potency and brand. 

Medical marijuana patients sidestep Arizona’s 16 percent excise tax on purchases made in licensed dispensaries. New patients seeking a medical marijuana card in Mesa can schedule an in-person or online evaluation. Green Leaf Medical Marijuana Card Doctors also offers an online telemedicine appointment for Arizona patients with a qualifying condition.

AZ Dispensary Prices for Cannabis Flower

The most affordable dispensary product is cannabis flower because it hasn't gone through any additional processing to turn it into a joint, concentrate, distillate, or edible. Boutique Arizona weed strains typically cost more than classic, bulk-grown staples. 

How Much Does an Eighth of Weed Cost?

Flower quality	Typical shelf price	Medical OTD	Recreational OTD
Budget / Shake / Smalls	$10-$20	$11-$22	$12-$25
Mid-Shelf / Standard	$25-$35	$27-$38	$30-$44
Top-Shelf / Craft	$40-$55	$43-$60	$48-$69

How Much Does an Oz of Weed Cost?

Flower quality	Typical shelf price (ounce)	Medical OTD	Recreational OTD
Budget / Shake / Smalls	$60-$90	$65-$98	$72-$113
Mid-Shelf / Standard	$100-$150	$108-$163	$120-$188
Top-Shelf / Craft	$180-$240	$194-$261	$216-$300

AZ Dispensary Prices for Pre-Rolls

Pre-rolls are the next up from flower in terms of price because they require one additional step to produce. Prices for pre-rolls vary enormously and are affected by the size of the joint, whether the flower is infused with concentrates, and how many pre-rolls are included in the pack.

Pre-roll category	Typical price	Medical OTD	Recreational OTD
Budget / Standard	$5-$8 each	$5-$9	$6-$10
Mid-Shelf / Premium	$8-$14 each	$9-$15	$10-$17
Infused / Top-Shelf	$14-$24 each	$15-$26	$17-$30

AZ Dispensary Prices for Concentrates

Concentrate prices vary because extraction method, potency, quality, and brand all impact the final price. Lower-cost BHO (butane hash oil) and distillate sell for around $20 per gram. Premium live resin (and especially solventless live rosin) are much higher. The higher price of live rosin reflects its solventless extraction process, which is more labor-intensive.

Concentrate category	Typical price/gram	Medical OTD	Recreational OTD
Budget / BHO / Distillate	$20-$30	$22-$32	$24-$37
Mid-Shelf / Live Resin	$30-$45	$32-$49	$37-$56
Premium / Live Rosin / Solventless	$50-$70	$54-$76	$60-$87

AZ Dispensary Prices for Vapes

Vaporizer carts tend to cost a little more than concentrates per piece because the contents are even more highly refined and packaged as a 0.2-gram, 0.3-gram, 0.5-gram, or 1-gram product. 

Strain-specific vape oil lies at the more affordable end of the spectrum. Distillates (including distillates with the terpenes added back in) lie at the higher end of the spectrum.

Vape category	Typical price	Medical OTD	Recreational OTD
Budget / Distillate	$20-$30	$22-$32	$24-$37
Mid-Shelf / Live Resin	$30-$45	$32-$49	$37-$56
Premium / Live Rosin	$45-$65	$49-$70	$56-$81
Disposable / Premium Hardware	$40-$70	$43-$76	$50-$87

AZ Dispensary Prices for Tinctures

Tinctures include sublingual formulations that typically contain CBD, THC, CBN, and/or CBG. Dispensary prices are affected by the dose of cannabinoid(s) in the bottle as well as the bottle size.

Tincture category	Typical price	Medical OTD	Recreational OTD
Budget / CBD / Lower-Dose	$20-$40	$21-$43	$25-$50
Mid-Shelf / THC / Balanced	$40-$80	$44-$87	$50-$99
Premium / High-Dose	$80-$140	$87-$152	$99-$174

AZ Dispensary Prices for Edibles

Edibles in Arizona have a legal limit of 10 mg per piece or 100 mg per package for recreational customers. There’s no limit on THC content for medical customers. Prices in Arizona dispensaries vary by THC content and the nature of the other ingredients.

Edible category	Typical price	Medical OTD	Recreational OTD
Budget / Standard 100 mg	$8-$12	$9-$13	$10-$15
Mid-Shelf / Premium 100 mg	$13-$20	$14-$22	$16-$25
Premium / Specialty 100 mg	$20-$30	$22-$33	$25-$37
Higher-Dose Medical	$30-$60+	$32-$62+	—

AZ Dispensary Prices for THC Beverages

Since legalization, Arizona dispensaries are allowed to sell infused beverages with up to 100 mg THC. Beverages can be sold individually or in packs.

Beverage category	Typical price	Medical OTD	Recreational OTD
Budget / Single-Serve	$8-$12	$9-$13	$10-$15
Mid-Shelf / Premium	$12-$18	$13-$19	$15-$22
Premium / High-Dose	$18-$25	$19-$27	$22-$31
Multi-Pack	$20-$40	$22-$43+	$25-$50

AZ Dispensary Prices for Topicals

Arizona dispensary prices for topical cannabis products like balms, oils, creams, and roll-ons increase with higher levels of THC and/or CBD and larger product sizes.

Topical category	Typical price	Medical OTD	Recreational OTD
Budget / Small-Size	$10-$20	$11-$22	$12-$25
Mid-Shelf / Standard	$20-$35	$22-$38	$25-$43
Premium / High-Potency	$35-$55	$38-$59	$43-$68
Large / Specialty	$55-$70	$59-$76+	$68-$87

Medical vs Recreational Pricing in Arizona Dispensaries

Recreational cannabis tends to cost more than medical cannabis for the same quality and potency. Many dispensaries offer medical-only discounts that aren't available to recreational customers to make cannabis more affordable for MMJ cardholders. 

Arizona Cannabis Taxes: Medical vs Recreational Prices

Another factor in Arizona's dispensary prices is the marijuana excise tax. Details regarding taxation were laid out in Arizona Prop 207, the law that legalized the sale and possession of cannabis for adults 21 years of age and above. 

The law states that dispensaries must legally charge recreational customers an excise tax of 16 percent on top of their own marijuana dispensary prices and state and local sales tax. This covers the costs of enforcing the Smart and Safe Arizona Act and generates more revenue for public-interest programs in the state. In total, recreational cannabis customers pay up to 24 percent in taxes compared to around 8-9 percent for medical patients.

Taxation is only one of the important facets of Arizona’s medical cannabis laws. Familiarize yourself with these laws to ensure you stay within the limits and take full advantage of the program.

Higher Purchase Limits Allow for Bulk Pricing

Arizona medical marijuana patients can legally obtain up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana during a 14-day period. This is significantly higher than the 1-ounce adult-use possession limit.

This higher medical limit gives patients more flexibility to purchase larger quantities at once. 

Oftentimes, this lowers the effective price per gram or unit in dispensaries that offer bulk pricing. Buying larger amounts is especially economical when combined with dispensary discounts and promotions.

Medical vs Recreational Marijuana Cost Breakdown

Cost factor	Medical marijuana	Recreational marijuana
State marijuana excise tax	0%	16%
Transaction privilege tax (TPT)	Applies	Applies
How MMJ patients save	No marijuana excise tax. Larger purchase limits may facilitate bulk pricing.	Higher taxes and lower possession limits reduce the potential savings from larger purchases.
Best for	Frequent patients who will benefit from lower taxes, discounts, and larger purchases	Adults who don’t qualify for or haven’t applied for a medical card

Medical marijuana is subject to retail TPT but not the 16 percent marijuana excise tax (MET). Adult-use marijuana is subject to both. The exact out-the-door tax rate varies by location because local TPT rates differ.

Example Purchase

Let’s imagine a $200 cannabis purchase. A recreational customer (without a medical marijuana card) will pay $32 in state marijuana excise tax alone, before TPT is applied. A medical patient isn’t subject to that 16 percent excise tax. 

The same $200 purchase therefore starts with a $32 tax advantage before local and state TPT are added. The final price depends on the dispensary's location and applicable tax rates.

This difference adds up for frequent purchasers. 

$150–$200 in monthly cannabis purchases represents roughly $288–$384 in annual savings when you get certified for an AZ medical cannabis card, only counting what you save from not paying excise tax. This amount doesn’t include additional savings from medical discounts or bulk pricing. 

Other Factors That Affect Arizona Dispensary Prices

Apart from taxation, dispensary prices in Arizona are affected by the quality of the bud, packaging, and other ingredients in the product.

Lower-Priced Products	Higher-Priced Products
Standard strains	Boutique, pheno-hunted strains
Machine trimmed	Hand-trimmed
Contains more trim	Made exclusively from flower
Grown with pesticides	Grown without pesticides
Packaged in plastic	Packaged in glass
Non-cannabis-derived terpenes	Cannabis-derived terpenes
May contain additives or fillers	Free from additives and fillers
Large-scale industrial	Family-owned
Non-infused (pre-rolls)	Infused with concentrates (pre-rolls)
Lowest permitted quality control standards	Rigorously controlled for quality

FAQ

How much is a full ounce of weed in Phoenix?

Prices vary widely by quality and dispensary. Current Phoenix listings show ounce deals ranging from about $180 to $300. Budget promotions may even go lower. Expect pricing differences by location and quality.

How much does marijuana cost per gram in Arizona? 

An eighth of cannabis (3.5 grams) costs around $11 to $69 out the door for flower in Arizona, depending on patient status and quality. That works out to be around $3 to $20 per gram. The cost of marijuana per gram varies significantly depending on the product you purchase, its quality, and whether you purchase recreational or medical marijuana. Patients with a qualifying condition can keep costs down by purchasing cannabis with a medical marijuana card. 

Do AZ dispensaries accept credit cards or cash only?

Most dispensaries accept cash, and many accept debit cards. However, traditional credit cards generally aren't accepted because major card networks prohibit cannabis transactions. Debit transactions may carry a small processing fee. Customers will find ATMs in many dispensaries. However, withdrawals will be subject to fees.

What is the daily purchase limit for recreational and medical marijuana in AZ?

Arizona's recreational limit is 1 ounce of cannabis per transaction, including no more than 5 grams of concentrate. Medical patients can purchase up to 2.5 ounces (70 grams) during a rolling 14-day period.

Is weed cheaper with a medical card in Arizona?

Often, yes. Medical patients avoid the state’s 16 percent marijuana excise tax applied to recreational purchases. They may also qualify for medical-only discounts and bulk pricing. The actual savings depend on the dispensary, purchase amount, and local tax rate.

Does having a medical card affect health insurance eligibility?

Prospective medical cannabis patients may wonder about the impact of a medical card on health insurance. Cardholders can rest assured that their status is highly unlikely to impact their health insurance. However, insurance will not generally cover medical cannabis purchases.

Do Arizona dispensaries offer discounts?

Yes. Many Arizona dispensaries offer first-time-patient, veteran, senior, loyalty, and daily promotional discounts. Look out for patient-exclusive discounts that aren't available to recreational customers to keep costs down.

How much does hash oil cost at a dispensary?

Hash oil and other cannabis concentrates cost around $15-$60 per gram in Arizona, depending on quality and extraction method. BHO tends to cost around $20-$30. Live resin and rosin reach around $30-$45 and $50-$70 per gram, respectively.

Save Money With a Medical Marijuana Card

The best way to enjoy more affordable dispensary prices in Arizona is by obtaining a medical marijuana card. Qualifying patients who frequently purchase MMJ products quickly make back the modest costs involved in obtaining and renewing their card by foregoing the 16 percent excise tax. 

Savvy medical cannabis patients can also save by taking advantage of deals in different dispensaries in their area. These strategies combined make medical marijuana much more accessible for patients in AZ.