N.J. Admin. Code § 13:35-6B.6

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:35-6B.6 - Prescriptions

(a) Notwithstanding the requirements for in-person interaction in N.J.A.C. 13:35-7, a licensee providing services through telemedicine or telehealth may issue a prescription to a patient, if the issuance of such a prescription is consistent with the standard of care or practice standards applicable to the in-person setting.

(b) A licensee shall not issue a prescription based solely on responses provided in an online questionnaire, unless the licensee has established a proper licensee-patient relationship pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:35-6B.4.

(c) Notwithstanding (a) above, and except as provided in (d) below, a licensee shall not issue a prescription for a Schedule II controlled dangerous substance unless the licensee has had an initial in-person examination of the patient and a subsequent in-person visit with the patient at least every three months for the duration of the time the patient is prescribed the Schedule II controlled dangerous substance.

(d) The prohibition of (c) above shall not apply when a licensee prescribes a stimulant for a patient under the age of 18 years, as long as the licensee is using interactive, real-time, two-way audio and video technologies and the licensee has obtained written consent for a waiver of in-person examination requirements from the patient's parent or guardian.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:35-6B.6

Adopted by 52 N.J.R. 890(b), effective 4/20/2020