In the time of the COVID-19 quarantine, Mana Supply Co. opened what it recognizes as the first drive-thru medical cannabis dispensary in Maryland, as well as the entire mid-Atlantic. Knowing that many medical cannabis patients need extra support during this uncertain time, especially if they have a suppressed immune system, Mana Supply Co. created a drive-thru with the intent of protecting medical cannabis patients and encouraging safe distancing between people.
As ever, the drive-thru lets people remain in their cars and offers an alternative to close in-person interactions in dispensary settings. It's estimated that there are only a handful of drive-thru medical cannabis dispensaries across the United States yet this may change as medical dispensaries, like pharmacies, are considered essential businesses during quarantines.
Cannabis Dispensary Drive-Thrus
Mana Supply Co.'s Drive-Thru Encourages Safe Deliveries
Trend Themes
1. Medical Cannabis Drive-thrus - Opportunity for dispensaries to offer medical cannabis services through drive-thrus, ensuring safety and social distancing during uncertain times.
2. Contactless Payment Systems for Dispensaries - Opportunity for dispensaries to digitize payment and ordering processes, enabling safer transactions and reducing physical interactions between customers and staff.
3. Online Ordering and Delivery Platforms for Medical Cannabis - Opportunity for dispensaries to expand online platforms and delivery capabilities, to offer patients a more convenient and safer alternative to in-person dispensary visits.
Industry Implications
1. Cannabis Dispensaries - Cannabis dispensaries can adopt innovative models such as drive-thrus, digital payments, and online ordering and delivery platforms to cater to the needs of medical cannabis patients during uncertain times.
2. Pharmacy Chains - Large pharmacy chains can explore the potential of medical cannabis drive-thrus and online order and delivery options, as a way to expand their offerings and cater to the growing demand for alternative medical treatments.
3. Food and Beverage Drive-thrus - Established food and beverage drive-thrus can potentially partner with medical cannabis dispensaries to offer more diverse and convenient experiences for customers who want to remain in their cars.