Are the laws regarding prescribing C-2 medications different for mail order pharmacies?

This is an important question and very timely considering the increase in mail order pharmacies.

As a practitioner, you can prescribe medications to patients within your state through legitimate mail-order pharmacies located in different states because these pharmacies are licensed to operate across state lines. These pharmacies must comply with both federal and state regulations, ensuring that prescriptions are filled and delivered legally. It's essential to verify that the mail-order pharmacy holds the necessary licenses and registrations to dispense controlled substances in your state. Consulting your state's board of pharmacy can provide specific guidance on any additional requirements or restrictions and help to verify.

The mail-order pharmacies that are affiliated with insurance companies will tell patients whether or not they are legally allowed to fill C-II prescriptions by mail. There's no pharmacy license verification needed, except that the Rx might not be filled. Also, it seems my electronic prescribing service verifies the credentials of MDs and presumably pharmacies. It seems to list the legitimate pharmacies in every state.

There are smaller, and some illegitimate, mail-order pharmacies. Patients (or doctors, if necessary) can check their licensure on their state board of pharmacy website.