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DEA Proposes New Rule to Restrict Telemedicine Prescriptions - Gibson Dunn

Detected July 6, 2026 · in Telehealth Cross-State Licensing

DEA proposes new rule to restrict telemedicine prescriptions, potentially ending pandemic-era flexibilities for controlled substance prescribing via telehealth.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Telehealth Cross-State Licensing space on July 6, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Telehealth platforms, virtual specialty clinics, behavioral-health providers, e-prescribers should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Rule not yet final; comment period likely 30-60 days after publication. Monitor Federal Register.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Telehealth Cross-State Licensing continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

DEA proposes to eliminate the temporary waiver allowing telemedicine prescriptions of controlled substances without an in-person visit, reverting to pre-pandemic Ryan Haight Act requirements.

Who it affects

Telehealth platforms, virtual specialty clinics, behavioral-health providers, e-prescribers

What you must do

Prepare for in-person visit requirement or seek special registration; review current prescribing practices and patient relationships.

Deadline

Rule not yet final; comment period likely 30-60 days after publication. Monitor Federal Register.

Source: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikgFBVV95cUxOS054VVhRQW9ZTURQa3hfVTIzNlhvdFEyS2dDa0JnRXZ1RGlQbjRoZmhnQkt0NlBXXzhDN01RNjZvbW5HX09JTU4yUDZYb2Rwb3hOYUhnR2M1b2RoaEE3b1k4eE12a25PYjlOZ1NxNl9OSGh6QnpZc1VIcWFaNjdoblplZVFoa3JjTFZKWmtaR2IwZw?oc=5

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