Alabama § 34-24-704 - Issuance of Prescriptions.
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§ 34-24-704. Issuance of Prescriptions.
(a) A prescriber may prescribe a legend drug, medical supplies, or a controlled substance to a patient as a result of a telehealth medical service if the prescriber is authorized to prescribe the drug, supplies, or substance under applicable state and federal laws. To be valid, a prescription must be issued for a legitimate medical purpose by a prescriber acting in the usual course of his or her professional practice.
(b)(1) A prescription for a controlled substance may only be issued as a result of telehealth medical services if each of the following apply:
a. The telehealth visit includes synchronous audio or audio-visual communication using HIPAA compliant equipment with the prescriber responsible for the prescription.
b. The prescriber has had at least one in-person encounter with the patient within the preceding 12 months.
c. The prescriber has established a legitimate medical purpose for issuing the prescription within the preceding 12 months.
(2) This subsection shall not apply in an in-patient setting.
(c) A physician shall be exempt from the requirements of subsection (b) and may issue a prescription for a controlled substance to a patient if the prescription is for the treatment of a patient’s medical emergency, as further defined by rule by the Board of Medical Examiners and the Medical Licensure Commission.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 34-24-704
What does Code of Alabama § 34-24-704 cover?
Section 34-24-704 ("Issuance of Prescriptions.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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