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Transferring Your ADHD Prescription to Telehealth
The answer is it depends, mostly on what medication you're taking.
The Key Issue: Stimulant Restrictions
If you take Schedule II stimulants (Adderall, Ritalin, Vyvanse, Concerta), federal law requires an in-person evaluation before a telehealth provider can prescribe them — with limited exceptions. A telehealth provider generally cannot simply take over an existing stimulant prescription without seeing you in person first.
Non-stimulants (Strattera, Wellbutrin, Intuniv) are much easier to transfer via telehealth.
Recommended Telehealth Options to Ask Directly
- Done (donefirst.com) - ADHD-focused, transparent about stimulant limitations
- Cerebral - Has in-person partnerships in some areas
- Talkiatry - Uses licensed psychiatrists, may have in-person options
- Ahead - ADHD-specific platform
Practical Steps
- Call your current prescriber and ask for records/documentation
- Contact the telehealth provider and ask specifically about their stimulant prescription policy in your state
- Check if they have hybrid (in-person + virtual) options
Bottom Line
You likely can't avoid an in-person visit for stimulants, but once established, follow-up appointments can often be virtual.
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