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Last Updated: April 2026

 

Everwell Primary Care PLLC is committed to providing safe, responsible, and evidence-based medical care. The prescribing of controlled substances is carefully regulated and may not be appropriate in all cases.

 

 

General Policy

 

Controlled substances include medications such as opioids, stimulants, benzodiazepines, and certain sleep medications.

 

Due to safety concerns, regulatory requirements, and the limitations of telehealth, Everwell Primary Care does not routinely prescribe controlled substances.

 

 

Initial Evaluations

 

Controlled substances will not be initiated during telehealth visits.

 

Patients requiring evaluation for medications such as:

 

• ADHD medications (stimulants)

• opioid pain medications

• benzodiazepines (for anxiety)

• or other controlled medications

 

may be referred to an appropriate specialist or in-person provider.

 

 

Existing Prescriptions

 

If you are currently prescribed a controlled substance by another provider, Everwell Primary Care may:

 

• review your medication history

• discuss your current treatment plan

• assist with coordination of care

 

However, continuation or refilling of controlled substances is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

 

 

Safety and Monitoring

 

If controlled substances are ever considered, additional requirements may include:

 

• verification of medical records

• prescription monitoring program (PMP) review

• urine drug screening (if applicable)

• signed treatment agreements

• in-person evaluation when required

 

 

No Early Refills or Replacements

 

Everwell Primary Care does not provide:

 

• early refills

• replacement prescriptions for lost or stolen medications

• prescriptions without appropriate evaluation

 

 

Compliance with Laws

 

All prescribing practices follow Washington State regulations and federal guidelines for controlled substances.

 

 

Patient Responsibility

 

Patients are expected to:

 

• use medications only as prescribed

• safeguard medications appropriately

• communicate honestly about medication use

 

 

Right to Decline

 

Everwell Primary Care reserves the right to decline prescribing controlled substances if it is not clinically appropriate or safe.

 

 

Questions

 

If you have questions about this policy, please contact:

 

Everwell Primary Care PLLC

Email: everwellprimarycare@gmail.com

Phone: 206-822-2210