LiveWell Psychiatry

Yes, you can transfer your existing ADHD prescription to a telehealth provider, but the process depends on whether you are seeking a simple refill or a full transfer of care to a new provider, and whether your medication is a controlled substance (like Adderall or Ritalin). Here’s what you need to know: ✅ 1. Transfer of Care to a New Telehealth Provider If you want to switch your primary ADHD prescriber to a telehealth provider: You must have an existing diagnosis from a licensed healthcare provider. Bring documentation of your original evaluation (even if it’s from years ago). If you don’t have paperwork, the new provider will likely require at least a re-evaluation to confirm your diagnosis before continuing medication. Share your current medication list (name, dose, duration) and any past medications you’ve tried and why they were switched. Provide your pharmacy details and insurance card. Your new provider will likely check the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) database to verify your prescription history. Important: You cannot have active prescriptions from two different providers for the same controlled substance. Your old provider must discontinue your prescription before the new one begins. 📌 Example: LiveWell Psychiatry and Men’s Health (in Oregon and Washington) accepts ADHD medication transfers and will evaluate your current treatment to continue care, including telehealth options. ✅ 2. Remote Refills with Your Original Prescriber via Telehealth If you want to continue with your current prescriber but use telehealth for follow-ups and refills: Under DEA rules updated in March 2020, if your initial evaluation was done in person, your original prescriber can issue refills via telehealth (phone, video, internet) without requiring another face-to-face visit. You can have check-ins (including for dosage adjustments) done virtually. Most states allow 90 days of controlled medication before a check-in is required, and this check-in can now be done virtually. ⚠️ Note: If you are a new patient with no prior in-person evaluation, some states and providers may still require at least one in-person visit before prescribing a Schedule II stimulant. ✅ 3. Pharmacy Transfer for Controlled Substances To switch your pharmacy (e.g., if your current one is out of stock): Call the new pharmacy and confirm: They have your current medication, dosage, and quantity in stock. They accept prescriptions from telehealth providers for controlled substances. They accept your insurance or cash payment options (e.g., GoodRx). Submit a support ticket with the new pharmacy’s details. Your original provider will cancel the old prescription and send a new one to the new pharmacy. 📌 Note: Schedule II medications like Adderall cannot be refilled by phone—they require a new written or electronic prescription for each refill. 🔍 Key Considerations Not all telehealth providers are qualified to prescribe ADHD stimulants due to state laws and DEA regulations for controlled substances. Always verify that the provider is licensed in your state and can meet DEA requirements for prescribing controlled substances. Some states may still require an in-person visit for new patients before prescribing stimulants. ✅ Bottom Line Yes, you can transfer your ADHD prescription to a telehealth provider if: You have a valid prior diagnosis, You provide necessary documentation, The new provider is qualified and licensed to prescribe ADHD medications in your state, And you follow PDMP and pharmacy transfer protocols for controlled substances. For seamless care, consider providers like LiveWell Psychiatry, ADHD Advisor, or Done., which offer telehealth options and accept medication transfers. Let me know your state if you’d like provider-specific recommendations.

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