Medical Marijuana Dispensary To Open In Cleveland Heights

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH — A medical cannabis dispensary will open in the Coventry Village neighborhood this year.

The Buckeye Relief brand will occupy the former American Apparel space, adjacent to Grum's. The dispensary is expected to open before the end of 2021, according to Mallory Phillips Kent, executive director of the Coventry Special Improvement District.

The Coventry location will be called "Amplify." The company is waiting for inspection and receipt of a certificate of operation from the Ohio Board of Pharmacy.

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“Buckeye Relief has proudly served Ohio’s patients since dispensaries opened their doors in early 2019, and we’re thrilled to bring our experience and leadership to the retail level and connect with patients in a new way,” said Buckeye Relief CEO Andrew Rayburn.

Buckeye Relief has the largest market share of any dispensary in Ohio, based on number of products sold. Their operations include a 60,000-square foot production facility in Eastlake.

“Working with the Amplify team over the last 2+ years has been an incredible experience,” Kent said. “After touring their Eastlake growing facility, I’m impressed by the impeccability of their processes, their commitment to the community, and the vibrant energy of their hardworking staff. I am confident they’ll be a huge asset to Coventry Village and we welcome the opportunity to serve our neighborhood in this unique way!”

News of the dispensary comes as Ohio politicians and advocates renew a call to legalize recreational cannabis use for people 21 and older, a step already taken by neighboring Michigan and many other states in the U.S.