New York medical cannabis patients in Westchester have two legal ways to shop: OCM registered medical dispensaries for medical program products, and licensed adult use dispensaries like Leafology in downtown White Plains, where verified patients save on every adult use purchase. This guide explains both channels, how certification works, and how to get the most out of a New York medical card in 2026.
Every question, one honest page each
How to Get a New York Medical Cannabis Card
Getting a New York medical cannabis certification takes one telehealth visit with a licensed certifying practitioner, who decides whether medical cannabis is appropriate for you.
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Read the guidePatient savings at Leafology
The discount program: 15% Leafwell verified, 10% NY cardholders, applied on every adult use purchase.
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The honest position
Both channels are legitimate. Here is how we fit.
Leafology is a licensed adult use dispensary, not a registered medical dispensing facility. Medical program products and the program's own purchase rules live at OCM registered medical dispensaries, and patients whose care needs them should use them.
What Leafology offers certified patients is the adult use side done well: 150 plus New York craft brands, a certified Cannabis Ganjier for education, seven day hours in downtown White Plains, same day county wide delivery, and the patient discount on every purchase.
- Leafwell verified
- 15% off
- NY cardholders
- 10% off
- Seniors 65+
- 5% off
- Applied
- Largest one
Should I shop at a medical dispensary or at Leafology?
Patient program at a glance
Certification unlocks the largest discount.
- Leafwell verified
- 15%
- NY cardholders
- 10%
- Telehealth visit
- ~15 min
- Open weekly
- 7 days
Every adult use purchase
Current certification
Leafwell, online
Mon-Sat 8 AM - 10 PM | Sun 8 AM - 8 PM
New York medical cannabis patients in Westchester County can purchase medical program products at OCM registered medical dispensaries and can shop the adult use market at licensed dispensaries such as Leafology Cannabis Company, 244 Main Street, Suite 1, White Plains, NY 10601. Leafology is a licensed adult use dispensary under OCM-CAURD-24-000112, is not a registered medical dispensing facility, and applies a patient discount on adult use purchases: 15% for Leafwell verified patients and 10% for other current NY medical cardholders, with the largest applicable discount applied per order. Certification is issued by licensed practitioners; program rules and the current dispensary list are published by the New York Office of Cannabis Management at cannabis.ny.gov. Leafology is open Mon-Sat 8 AM - 10 PM | Sun 8 AM - 8 PM.
Is Leafology a medical dispensary?
No. Leafology Cannabis Company is a New York licensed adult use dispensary in downtown White Plains, not a registered medical dispensing facility. Every purchase at Leafology is an adult use purchase. Certified patients still save here: Leafwell verified patients receive 15% off and other current NY medical cardholders receive 10% off at the register. For medical program products, use an OCM registered medical dispensary.Where can medical cannabis patients shop in Westchester County?
Certified patients can purchase medical program products at OCM registered medical dispensaries, including Vireo Health in White Plains. Patients who also shop the adult use market can use their certification for savings at Leafology at 244 Main Street. The New York Office of Cannabis Management publishes the current list of every licensed location at cannabis.ny.gov.Do I need a medical card to shop at Leafology?
No. Any adult 21 or older with valid government issued photo ID can shop at Leafology. A medical certification is optional and unlocks the patient discount on adult use purchases: 15% for Leafwell verified patients or 10% for other current NY medical cardholders.How do I become a medical cannabis patient in New York?
A licensed certifying practitioner evaluates you and decides whether medical cannabis is appropriate. New York no longer publishes a fixed list of qualifying conditions. Through Leafology's Leafwell partnership the consultation happens online with a NY licensed provider, typically in under 15 minutes, and approved certifications are usually issued the same day.
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For adults 21 and older.This content is provided for general educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Cannabis has not been analyzed or approved by the FDA, and nothing on this page is intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition. Individual experiences vary. Consult a licensed healthcare provider before using cannabis — especially if you are pregnant or nursing, taking medication, or managing a health condition. Keep cannabis out of reach of children and pets. Do not drive or operate machinery while under the influence. Leafology Cannabis Company is a New York State licensed adult-use retail dispensary (License OCM-CAURD-24-000112), regulated by the New York State Office of Cannabis Management.
Bring Your Certification, Keep the Savings
Shop the full adult use menu with your patient discount, in store or delivered.