Telehealth
Florida Telehealth Prescription Rules: What Patients Should Know
Florida law (Fla. Stat. §456.47) permits a licensed provider to prescribe via telehealth after establishing a patient relationship through a documented evaluation. Most ED, BPH, OAB, and low-T medications can be prescribed via telehealth. Controlled substances are restricted by federal Ryan Haight Act rules and generally require in-person evaluation.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Angelo Gousse, MD — board-certified urologist (Florida).
What can be prescribed via telehealth in Florida
Non-controlled medications used in urology: PDE5 inhibitors (sildenafil, tadalafil), alpha-blockers, 5-ARIs, anticholinergics, beta-3 agonists, vaginal estrogen, topical testosterone (Schedule III — limits apply), and most antibiotics.
What we cannot prescribe online
Schedule II opioids, most testosterone-injection regimens started without an in-person visit, and any medication where the standard of care requires an exam or in-office test.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need to be in Florida during the visit?
- Yes. You must be physically located in Florida at the time the clinician evaluates you.
- Is the prescription valid at any pharmacy?
- Yes — you can use any Florida pharmacy or our mail-order partner.