The DEA has been hip to "direct scripts" for some time. Here is an excerpt from the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy November-December 2007 Newsletter

We received and I am very concerned about the many incorrect statements regarding the legality of Direct Scripts as well as the fact that I am sending out medication. This is totally untrue. According to Florida Law, it is completely legal to write scripts for patients whose medical records I have reviewed if they meet certain guidelines. I would like to post the Florida Prescribing Guidelines attached so that all of these false statements will stop. It really makes me angry to see these postings by people who were denied because of incomplete medical records stating that we are doing things that we are not doing. I do not send medications to anyone because I am not a pharmacy. If I owned a pharmacy and had licenses in every state, then it would be legal for me to do so but this is not the case. I would greatly appreciate it if you could post these. And also could you please help me in re-registering for the free boards. The system appears to think that I am already registered but I am only registered as a VIP member. Furthermore, for all of you that like to gossip about doctors being investigated. The DEA, FDA and all other regulatory agencies MUST Notify a physician that they are being investigated otherwise their actions are deemed illegal. Yes they do often investigate physicians without advising them but none of the results of their investigation can be used. According to my attorney, regulatory agencies do this Pre-investigation to see who should be investigated. In response to the person who posted that you don't remember who prescribes for you. Perhaps you are taking too much medication or you are doctor hopping so much that you cannot keep track of your doctors. No wonder you are worried. Furthermore the DEA like any other regulatory agency has the right to investigate any dr. with a DEA license. This is their job. Your federal taxes go to pay their salary. You should be happy that they are doing their job in protecting the public safety.
Thanks
Angel M. Garcia, M.D.

Yes you can post the names of the doctors if you wish.i

Come on Debbie, give us the dish...And any other DS reps on the Board!

I would like to know if you give refills on them?...I think taking a new out of state script in Every month is pushing it, but once every couple months, not so bad

Is the Dr. from the pan handle?
Would the same Dr. write out everytime?
Can someone be reached to verify the Script?
Is your Dr, working for other companies or is he/she exclusive to you?

Thanks for taking the time to answer them.

I am trying to research about direct scripts. Can someone give info on a service who does NOT use the doctor that several other services use (AG). The only reason I ask that is, if one doctor is writing so many scripts, someone is going to take notice which to me, equals, not good! I was with UWM, who just announced they are closing. I do appreciate any info as I am in need of pain control.
Thank you to all here that are willing to help.

I saw a post and cannot reply to it (on the PMC thread), but it was about when controlled Rx' expire, which pertain to how long a person has to get the Rx filled for scheduled III and a schedule IV controlled med;

yes they expire 6 months from the original date they were written, however, with the Rx for a controlled substance you only have 30 days to get it filled from the date on the Rx. Schedule II's are different, usually they give you 7 days to get to the pharmacy for filling.

The 6 months means that if you do not put in for your refill until after 6 months on a schedule III or a schedule IV controlled medication, then the refills will become null and void.

Some states may vary in this so it is always best to check your Board of Pharmacy website out or just call a local pharmacy in your state and they can tel you how they handle these things. I am only stating what I know to be how it works in NY as an example.

I posted this here, because it was on another OCS that now does direct scripts and so I could not reply to that.

I think this is the future of telemedicine, i love direct scripts since I have insurance.