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DEA Telemedicine Rule Changes for NPs in 2026: What Actually Changed and What Did Not

The pandemic-era flexibility that lets you prescribe Schedule II–V controlled substances via telehealth without an in-person visit is extended through December 31, 2026 — nothing changed on January 1. But the state-by-state layer underneath is where most multi-state telehealth NPs get tripped up.