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US Federal Register - DEA Telehealth Rules · United States · 31 Dec 2025 · Rule change

Fourth Temporary Extension of COVID-19 Telemedicine Flexibilities for Prescription of Controlled Medications

Dates and deadlines
Applies from
31 Dec 2026
Regulatory deadline
31 Dec 2026

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) jointly with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is issuing a fourth extension of telemedicine flexibilities for the prescribing of controlled medications through December 31, 2026.