Prescription Policy
Physicians providing consultations for TelaDoc members offer prescriptions for a wide range of products that deliver direct medicinal value. These include, but are not limited to, drug classes such as antibiotics and antihistamines. Short-term prescriptions for maintenance medicines may also be obtained in cases where a member is in transition to a new doctor.
It is important to note that TelaDoc is not a drug fulfillment warehouse. In the event a physician does prescribe medication, he/she will limit the supply based on state regulations. Patients with chronic illnesses should visit their primary care physicians or other specialists for extended care.
TelaDoc physicians do not issue prescriptions for substances controlled by the DEA, lifestyle, and/or those which may be harmful (potential for abuse or addiction). For a current list of DEA controlled substances, visit http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/schedules/orangebook/c_cs_alpha.pdf.