FDA Law Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Palmer — On Friday, October 6, 2023, DEA announced a second extension of telemedicine flexibilities concerning the prescribing of controlled substances, which were originally set to expire after the end of the COVID-19 pandemic emergency. By Karla L. DEA received a whopping 38,000 (!) comments on the two proposed rules.

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FDA Law Blog

MAY 10, 2023

Palmer — We blogged earlier this week here that DEA is reconsidering its proposed rules for telemedicine prescribing of controlled substances and buprenorphine. 30,038 (May 10, 2023). 802(54)(G) (which references CMS’s statutory definition of “practice of telemedicine”). . § 1307.41and 42 C.F.R.

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FDA Law Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Palmer — The 2008 Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act placed strict limits on online prescribing or the use of telemedicine encounters to prescribe controlled substances. The Act also established new definitions for “Internet,” “online pharmacy,” “practice of telemedicine,” among others. By Karla L. 21 U.S.C. §

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Today's Hospitalist

MAY 9, 2025

By removing the need to constantly look at a screen or type notes, we can be more present and engaged, fostering stronger therapeutic relationships and improving patient satisfaction. Patel, MD, MPH, MBA, is a hospitalist and digital health innovator with a strong focus on telemedicine and clinical informatics. Published July 26, 2023.

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