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Short answer: Usually yes — but it depends on the medication (stimulants vs non‑stimulants), state rules, and the telehealth provider’s policies. Many telepsychiatry services will continue or reissue an ADHD prescription after reviewing your records and doing a remote evaluation, but schedule II stimulants (e.g., Adderall, Ritalin, Vyvanse) have extra regulatory requirements and may be handled more cautiously.
What to expect and next steps
- Check the medication type:
- Non‑controlled meds for ADHD (atomoxetine, guanfacine, clonidine) are straightforward to continue by telehealth.
- Controlled stimulants (amphetamine/methylphenidate products, usually Schedule II) are more restricted. Some telepsychiatrists will prescribe them after reviewing prior records and doing a video visit; others require an in‑person visit or won’t prescribe them at all.
- Licensing and state rules: the clinician must be licensed in the state where you are physically located during the visit. State laws vary.
- Documentation: have a recent clinic note, diagnosis, previous prescription bottle, list of past doses, and any relevant records (e.g., prior urine drug screen, ADHD evaluations). Providers will often request your prior records.
- Pharmacy transfer vs prescriber transfer: a new prescriber must issue a new prescription. Pharmacies can sometimes transfer non‑schedule II prescriptions between stores, but transferring a patient’s prescription to a new clinician is done by the clinician (not the pharmacy).
- Insurance/prior authorization: expect possible prior auth for certain meds or limits on refills.
- ID and safety screening: be ready to show photo ID, discuss substance use history, and possibly undergo monitoring (periodic follow‑ups, UDS, PMP checks).
Questions to ask a telehealth provider before you sign up
- Do you prescribe my specific ADHD medication (name/dose) via telehealth in my state?
- Do you require an initial in‑person visit for controlled stimulants?
- What records do you need from my previous prescriber?
- How do you handle refills, urine drug screening, and follow‑up frequency?
- Are you licensed in my state?
Telehealth services that commonly treat ADHD (examples)
- Done (donehealth.com) — ADHD‑focused telehealth company; widely used for stimulant and non‑stimulant management in many states and has streamlined intake for ADHD.
- Cerebral (cerebral.com) — large national mental health provider with medication management for ADHD in many states (policies on stimulants vary by state and provider).
- Teladoc / Teladoc Health Psychiatry (teladoc.com) — connects you with board‑certified psychiatrists; good choice if you want a psychiatric specialist who can review complex histories.
- Amwell Psychiatry (amwell.com) / Doctor on Demand Psychiatry — national telepsychiatry platforms that provide psychiatry visits; clinicians often manage ADHD and can prescribe depending on state/regulatory limits.
(Availability and stimulant‑prescribing policies change, so confirm with each service before booking.)
If you want, tell me:
- Which state you’re in and
- The exact medication and dose you’re taking and I can give more targeted advice and suggest providers who are likely to be able to continue it.