Many pharmacies are likewise trying to limit unnecessary visits at their locations, especially those that do not directly involve servicing patients with medical needs. Most wholesalers have imposed travel restrictions on their associates which would preclude these visits until such time the spread of the virus is under control, which could be several months. For example, some of the regular due diligence functions carried out by the distributor to fulfill "Know Your Customer" expectations may have to be delayed, such as pharmacy site visits. Question: The government's current recommendations around social distancing have implications for distributors. Are there possible threats of a methadone shortage as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak? Suspicious Orders and Due Diligence Question: I’ve heard talk of methadone shortages during the pandemic. Question: Can a narcotic treatment program (NTP) mail methadone to enrolled patients at their home using the U.S Postal Service? National Drug Supply Question: Can a narcotic treatment program (NTP) order and store additional amounts of methadone during the COVID-19 crisis where these additional quantities would not fit in the schedule II controlled substances safe? Question: Can telemedicine now be used under the conditions outlined in Title 21, United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 802(54)(D)? Narcotic Treatment Program Will I need to hold a separate DEA registration in the state where my patients are located? Question: I am registered with DEA in one state, but will be prescribing controlled substances to patients in another state via telemedicine in a manner permitted by the Ryan Haight Act. As an alternative to this, would DEA allow HCPs to administer REMS-designated controlled substances to patients in the parking lot at the HCPs' DEA-registered locations? Telemedicine Question: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made an allowance for certain Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS)-certified healthcare providers (HCPs) to provide medically supervised treatment in the patient's home during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency.
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