Two menus, different math
Medical vs. Recreational Value in Columbia
Remedy serves both groups, but the total at checkout can differ because Maryland exempts medical cannabis sales from tax and allows distinct menus and promotions.
Registered Maryland patients and caregivers under program rules.
Adults 21+ with valid government-issued ID.
Medical cannabis sales are exempt from Maryland sales and use tax.
Adult-use cannabis is currently subject to 12% Maryland sales and use tax.
Medical inventory may include patient-only products and potency options.
Adult-use products follow state serving, package, and purchase rules.
The current Columbia menu lists 20% off non-sale items and 25% off non-sale items at a $150 subtotal, with exclusions.
Current everyday eligibility discounts include veteran, industry, wisdom, and student categories.
The tax difference
Why the same shelf price can produce a different total
At the current 12% adult-use tax rate, a $100 adult-use subtotal becomes an estimated $112 before any other applicable adjustments. A qualifying medical cannabis sale is exempt from that sales and use tax.
That does not automatically mean every medical item costs less. Menu price, product availability, promotion eligibility, registration costs, and your actual needs still matter.
Open Tax CalculatorFrom Howard County conversations
Patients talk about more than percentage off
In a 2025 Maryland cannabis discussion started by a western Howard County patient, commenters compared Remedy and other dispensaries on recurring medical savings, loyalty, service, distance, and whether the shopping environment still felt patient-focused. That is the more useful comparison.
Consistency, relevant inventory, guidance, and travel time can outweigh one unusually large sale.Read the community discussion on Reddit
Quick answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Is recreational cannabis taxed in Maryland?
Yes. Maryland currently applies a 12% sales and use tax to adult-use cannabis.
Is medical cannabis taxed in Maryland?
Sales of medical cannabis to qualifying patients and caregivers are exempt from Maryland sales and use tax.
Does Remedy Columbia have separate medical and recreational menus?
Yes. Remedy provides separate Columbia shopping paths for medical patients and adult-use customers.
Are the same discounts available to both groups?
Not always. Remedy publishes different medical and recreational promotions and eligibility discounts. Check the live menu for current terms.
Remedy Columbia
8865 Stanford Boulevard, Suite 131, Columbia, MD 21045
(443) 542-0948
Open daily, 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Lobby doors close at 10:45 PM.