Controlled Substances Policy

The safety and care of our clients is our number one priority! 
Controlled substances are highly regulated by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).  A controlled substance is generally a drug or chemical whose manufacture, possession, or use is regulated by a government, such as illicitly used drugs or prescription medications that are designated by law. 

Many of the medications prescribed for ADHD, Anxiety, and Insomnia are drugs that are considered controlled substances. Some examples in each category include; 

ADHD Medications: 

• Focalin (Dexmethylphenidate)  

• Ritalin (Methylphenidate) 

• Adderall (Dextroamphetamine / Amphetamine) or (Amphetamine Salt Combo) Vyvanse  

Anxiety Medications: 

• Xanax (Alprazolam) 

• Ativan (Lorazepam) 

• Valium Diazepam)  

• Klonopin (Clonazepam)  

• Tranxene (Clonazepate)

Insomnia Medications: 

• Ambien (Zolpidem)  

• Restoril (Temazepam) 

• Lunesta (Eszopiclone) 

• Bellsomra (Suvorexant) 

• Sonata (Zaleplon) 

• Rozerem (Ramelteon)  

Our providers prescribe many non-controlled medications, but we do not prescribe controlled substances at this time. If you are unsure on whether your medication is a controlled substance, feel free to contact us at (925) 727-0883 or send a message to support@ucatelehealth.com.

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If you come to our practice already on controlled substances from another provider, that does not mean that we will automatically assume these same or even similar medications. Our providers reserve the right to complete their own assessment and make treatment recommendations based on their professional judgment. Our practice does not prescribe controlled substances, and we are not obliged to assume such from other providers. Our providers may prescribe another alternative medication that may not be a controlled substance. 

We appreciate your understanding in this matter, as we take this policy very seriously. These types of drugs are addictive and have a high rate of misuse/abuse. In addition, many of these medications are intended for short-term use only. It is our goal to keep you, our client, as safe as possible while under our medical care.