Can I transfer my existing ADHD prescription to a telehealth provider?

Transferring Your ADHD Prescription to Telehealth

The short answer: It depends, and there are important limitations.

Key Challenges

ADHD medications (Adderall, Ritalin, Vyvanse, etc.) are Schedule II controlled substances, which means:

• Telehealth providers cannot simply "take over" a controlled substance prescription in most cases
• Federal rules changed after the pandemic — stricter regulations are returning
• Most telehealth platforms require an initial evaluation before prescribing

What Telehealth Services Can Do

Cerebral, Done, Ahead, and Talkiatry can:

• Conduct a new psychiatric evaluation
• Review your existing diagnosis history
• Potentially continue your current medication after their own assessment

Recommended Providers

• Talkiatry – psychiatrists only, strong for complex cases
• Done – ADHD-specialized, straightforward process
• Cerebral – broad mental health support
• Ahead – ADHD-focused with coaching included

Practical Steps

1. Keep seeing your current provider until fully established with a new one
2. Bring documentation of your diagnosis and medication history
3. Expect a new evaluation — don't assume your prescription automatically transfers
4. Ask specifically about their controlled substance prescribing policy before signing up

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