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My provider won’t continue my TRT without yearly face-to-face visit which they say is law. Are you similar or does it vary by state?

AlphaMD's Answer

That's not the law yet, per the DEA's temporary rule. https://www.dea.gov/press-releases/2023/05/09/dea-samhsa-extend-covid-19-telemedicine-flexibilities-prescribing [1]. But to be fair to the provider, I would be paranoid too about DEA compliance. Also, who knows, maybe the provider is subject to other limits from state law or elsewhere.

[1] Nothing in this post is legal advice to anyone nor should anyone rely on it but rather instead consult an attorney for advice specific to his circumstances.


Pretty much what Denizen_1 said. Some providers tend to "get ahead" of things like that, but even in this case the wording around that potential regulation is pretty intentionally vague. There may come a point where you need an in-person visit, but it doesn't explicitly say it needs to be with you. It can easily be with your PCP, even counting a yearly physical or an exam at an urgent care.

We do not require an in-person visit, and there are alternatives like above. Though some states may vary more over time as stated.

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