Refill without a telehealth visit

Telehealth video visits make sense for new symptoms, controlled substances, or first-time prescriptions. For a refill on a med you've been on for a year? An async chart review is faster, cheaper, and just as appropriate.

FeatureOndoctelehealth visits
Video call requiredNoYes
Time to authorizationOften hoursWhenever the visit slot is
CostInsurance or self-pay from $50$50–$100+ per visit
Appropriate for stable refillsYesOverkill

Use a visit when you need one. Skip it when you don't.