# Fourth Temporary Extension of COVID-19 Telemedicine Flexibilities for Prescription of Controlled Medications
> **US Department of Health and Human Services** · Temporary rule. · Published 2025-12-31 · Effective 2026-01-01 · 90 FR 61301
## Document
- **Document number:** 2025-24123
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** US Department of Health and Human Services
- **Federal Register citation:** 90 FR 61301
- **CFR reference:** 21 CFR 1307
- **Publication date:** 2025-12-31
- **Effective date:** 2026-01-01
- **HHS docket:** Docket No. DEA-407
## Abstract

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) jointly with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is issuing a fourth extension of telemedicine flexibilities for the prescribing of controlled medications through December 31, 2026.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/31/2025-24123/fourth-temporary-extension-of-covid-19-telemedicine-flexibilities-for-prescription-of-controlled)
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