A research firm says Illinois’ medical cannabis pilot program has been plagued with setbacks, a lack of licensed growers and slow patient registration.

Arcview Market Research’s report this week says Illinois’ slow rollout jeopardizes dispensary businesses. Just last week the Illinois Department of Public Health denied adding 8 additional conditions to the program with Governor Bruce Rauner saying the state is assessing the performance so far and they’ll determine expanding the program further in the future.

Christ Stone, CEO of medical cannabis dispensary HCI Alternatives in Springfield and Collinsville, says the state could help the program be a success by educating people, especially doctors.

Meanwhile IDPH announced this week the number of approved patients for the program now is approximately 4,400.