DEA: In-Person Visit Not Required For Controlled Substances Prescription During Public Health Emergency
ARTICLE BY: Amanda Enyeart, Marshall E. Jackson, Jr., Lisa Schmitz Mazur The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) stated in an FAQ on its website that prescribers may issue prescriptions for controlled substances based on a telemedicine encounter in the absence of an in-person medical evaluation for the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency. This…