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§ Regulatory & Safety

Controlled Substance

A medication regulated by the DEA under one of five schedules based on abuse potential.

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Controlled substances (Schedules II-V) include stimulants like Adderall, benzodiazepines like Xanax, and testosterone (Schedule III). Telehealth prescribing of controlled substances has been governed by evolving DEA rules; the Ryan Haight Act and subsequent telehealth flexibilities continue to be revised.