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A prescription is the start of a plan
The Federation of State Medical Boards said in May 2026 that picking from a treatment menu alone is not enough.
This group of state doctor-licensing boards says the person prescribing must first review your health and decide what care you need.
Under that advice, patients must be able to bring further questions to their doctor or other treating professional.
This is guidance for state boards, not a single rule that replaces each state's law.
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