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Federal · Final rule · Justice Department

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

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Official abstract (Federal Register)

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.

Dates (as published)

This rule is effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.

Read the rule on FederalRegister.gov ↗

Sources

  1. Federal Register: 90 FR 61301
  2. Official PDF (GovInfo)
  3. Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register / GPO)