Dispensaries: The Not-So Hidden Gems

We often speak about cannabis with beautiful, 'flowery' language. We talk about the most coveted 'crystals' that strains carry - but dispensaries are the real treasures we should be taking out hats off to. Dispensaries serve as a way for patients to gain safe access to medicine, and by proxy serves as a form of harm reduction for their communities.

Since dispensaries are more regulated than a street dealer, there are quite a few advantages to becoming a member at your chosen dispensary.

You can watch your budtender weigh out product for you, and you know exactly what you're paying for

In the world of cannabis, we still lay down to the imperial system, and therefore bud quantities are often referred to in increments of an ounce:

1/8 oz = 3.5 g
1/4 oz = 7 g
1/2 oz = 14 g
1 oz = 28 g

However, most reputable dispensaries will serve their patients any amount they require.

Not only do dispensaries give patients the liberty to see, smell, and choose from a variety strains, they are more generous in the quantities that they serve. Often dispensaries will go over the amount that the patient pays for, instead of trying to rip them off to make an extra buck - and you can watch your lovely budtender weigh it all out on a scale.

Dispensaries are consistent and often provide information to other helpful resources
One of the luxuries of being a member of a dispensary is that they offer consistent hours and a variety of products. The friendly staff should be able to provide you with any other resources you may require in regards to headshops, and sometimes community events and resources.

Products have clean packaging with health information and lab testing
Sometimes people scoff at the prices in dispensaries in comparison to the prices on the street. However, we believe that the prices are justified when you take into consideration the amount of work and testing it takes to make and sell a quality product. Dispensaries will invest in clean, discreet packaging for customers that will preserve their medicine for months or longer. They will also invest in lab testing, so their patients know what they are taking. Not to mention the actual physical labour and time it takes to grow and process cannabis, and the health precautions taken to preserve products (wearing gloves, not touching cannabis, sanitary storage, hair tied back, washing scales after use etc.)

That being said, pricing in dispensaries can be competitive to that on the street. The average amount for a gram of cannabis on the street is typically $10. Many dispensaries offer a variety of strains ranging between $5-$15 a gram. Plus, your budtender is a wiki of cannabis knowledge and will be able to assist you with any questions you may have.

Urban Earth Med offers daily promotions to cater to different products and make medicine more affordable for its patients. To become a member, check out our registration page.


Urban Earth Med Victoria

778-265-8367

2020 Douglas St.

Victoria BC.