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50. I work in Mental Health. Pain Management has different rules they have to adhere to.

But yes, overall the rules regarding all controlled prescriptions via Telehealth have been relaxed since Covid.
The pharmacies have their own policies aside from DEA rules.
Before Covid, you had to be seen in person and get a paper prescription. DEA rule - The Ryan Haight Act.
Since Covid, E-prescriptions have been allowed after a telehealth visit.
The DEA is still accepting commentary so folks can make their voices heard. But like I said, some pharmacies have their own policies and have already gone back to some of the old rules and made it their policy.

Publix will not fill a Telehealth prescription unless you have been seen in person within the last 3 months.
CVS requires a diagnosis on the prescription for new patients filling with them.
I will add that like with anything else, some folks are more stringent with the rules than others.
Ive been told different versions of Publix policy by pharmacists at different locations. I've heard 3 months from one pharmacist, and in person visit required every month from another pharmacist.

It's best to clarify with your provider as they will know what the rules are.

Pharmacists are within their right to not fill a prescription. Just because the doc sent it, doesn't mean they have to fill it.
Sometimes its an insurance requirement as well.
Given the demand for Ozempic, some insurance companies require a diagnosis of Diabetes on the prescription.