Prescription Policy

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For medication decisions, our doctors are in charge.

Telemed Mexico doctors are licensed to practice in Mexico. Our doctors can diagnose, treat and write orders for medication, if medically necessary.

Urgent Care Doctors

Telemed Mexico Physicians, providing care for urgent care needs, may recommend medications for a variety of conditions.  Our doctors may write medication orders for short-term ailments like the flu, diarrhea, or urinary tract infections. However, they don’t begin treatments for chronic conditions like hypertension or diabetes. They may write medical renewal orders for ongoing treatments, like those for managing blood pressure, when are deemed medically appropriate.

Telemed Mexico practitioners DO NOT write any medication orders for controlled substances regulated by federal or state authorities or drugs with a high potential for misuse. Telemed Mexico reserves the right to determine which medications its doctors can prescribe. Each medication order written by a Telemed Mexico physician adheres to relevant federal and state regulations and aligns with Telemed Mexico’s policies.

Contact TelemedMX

Please address comments or questions to us about this privacy policy via email at Info@TelemedMX.com. We are available every day (excluding holidays), from 8 am to 8pm CST.

www.TelemedMX.com
US Direct: 832-872-2904
Toll Free: 833-639-4638
MX Direct: 998-387-0004

Updated: July 30, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions Written Medication Orders Policy

Yes, you may receive a written medication order. However, Telemed Mexico does not guarantee medical orders will be written. Our doctors are qualified and experienced. Therefore, our policy is for the doctor to recommend the best treatment available. We rely on their discretion regarding the medical necessity of any treatment plan. Telemed Mexico doctors do not write medication orders for substances controlled by any federal or state agency or other drugs that may be harmful because of their potential for abuse.

Telemed Mexico does not write medication orders for controlled substances. If the doctor writes an order for medication, it is submitted electronically to the patient. You may use the pharmacy of your choice to purchase the medication order.

Yes, but it’s vital that antibiotics are prescribed responsibly and judiciously (i.e. only when medically necessary). Our doctors are conscious of the adverse impacts that can arise from over prescribing antibiotics. Therefore, our physicians only recommend antibiotics when they’re medically necessary.

Not every ailment requires antibiotics. They aren’t effective against viral infections such as colds, flu, many types of sore throats, bronchitis, and some sinus and ear issues. In cases like these, our doctors might suggest a regimen focused on alleviating the symptoms of viral infections.

For a deeper understanding of antibiotics, visit the Center for Disease Control’s official website.

Telemed Mexico doctors do not write orders for medications that are classified as controlled substances and regulated by federal or state agencies, or those that could be potentially abused. Telemed Mexico reserves the right to place restrictions on the medication orders written by its doctors. All medication orders written and provided by a Telemed Mexico physician comply with all Mexican federal and state regulations, as well as the written medication orders policy of Telemed Mexico.

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