Regulation & law · 01/03/2023Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

New Rule Allows Telemedicine Prescribing of Controlled Substances Under Certain Conditions

The DEA proposes a new rule allowing practitioners to prescribe controlled medications via telemedicine in limited circumstances, where the practitioner and patient have not had a prior in-person medical evaluation, and the prescription is deemed medically necessary.