Moab is finally getting its first medical cannabis pharmacy this summer, and the license is staying in local hands. Boojum, led by Moab-raised siblings Dashiel and Olivia Kulander, plans to turn the former WabiSabi thrift store at 160 East 100 South into a medical-only pharmacy. The shop is expected to open with walk-in service and curbside pickup, with delivery rolling out later for patients across Grand County.
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food says its Medical Cannabis Production Establishment and Pharmacy Licensing Advisory Board awarded the rural pharmacy license to Boojum in a unanimous vote in December, part of a Legislature-directed expansion under H.B. 54. The agency says the move is meant to improve access for patients in southeastern Utah and that the licensee must be up and running within a year of the decision, per the department's announcement, as reported by Utah Department of Agriculture and Food.
Boojum's Moab pharmacy will operate strictly as a medical facility and is planning to stock flower, edibles, vapes, capsules, concentrates, and topicals. At launch, the shop expects to offer walk-in service and curbside pickup, with delivery to Grand County and neighboring areas to follow. The company says a licensed pharmacist will be on site and that only qualifying patients will be allowed into the controlled dispensing area, as reported by Moab Sun News.
“We were awarded this license over a two billion dollar holdings corporation from Chicago,” Olivia Kulander told reporters, framing the board's decision as a win for local ownership and patient-focused care, according to Moab Sun News. She and her brother, Boojum CEO Dashiel Kulander, grew up in Castle Valley and say opening in Moab is personal for their family. Boojum Med's website lists the leadership team and describes a small-batch, research-driven approach to its products.
Access Gap For Patients
Until Boojum opens, the closest in-state medical cannabis pharmacy for Moab-area patients is in Price, a trip that can run roughly two hours each way for many Grand County residents. The state's medical cannabis directory lists Dragonfly Wellness in Price as the nearest pharmacy. Local reporting has noted that some patients cross into Colorado or rely on informal sources to obtain medicine, raising legal and public-health concerns. Utah's medical cannabis directory and reporting by the Moab Times document the access gap.
What’s Next For The License And Shop
The department's decision gives Boojum about 12 months to open the Moab location after the December vote, and the company still has to clear local permitting and complete the build-out before it can begin dispensing medicine. Boojum says it plans to hire locally, host educational events, and work with medical providers to help patients navigate Utah's card process, and the company has pledged to reinvest in community programs. The one-year operational requirement is outlined by the licensing board. Boojum's site describes hiring and product plans, and patient registration guidance is available from local advocacy groups. Utah Department of Agriculture and Food, Boojum Med, and the Utah Patients Coalition provide further details.
Legal Note
Utah treats medical cannabis as a tightly regulated medicine: possession and purchase are limited to valid Utah cardholders or approved temporary visitors, and crossing state lines with cannabis remains illegal under federal law. Visitors and patients who are unsure about reciprocity or card requirements are advised to consult patient resources before traveling; practical guides are available from local organizations, according to Utah Canna.
