New Jersey Update: In-Person Visit Requirement for Controlled Substances Now Annual

If you're an adult patient at Mindspace Psychiatry taking a Schedule II controlled substance, there's an important update to New Jersey's telehealth prescribing rules that affects how often you'll need to come into the office.

What Changed

On July 8, 2026, Governor Sherrill signed new legislation easing New Jersey's in-person visit requirement for adult patients prescribed Schedule II controlled substances via telehealth.

Previously, adult patients were required to have an in-person visit every three months in order to continue their prescription. Under the new law, that requirement moves to once a year. A video visit every 90 days is still required in between.

What This Means for Mindspace Patients

• Existing patients: If you've already had an in-person visit with Dr. Palvai at some point in 2026, you can switch your next scheduled visit to telehealth if you'd like.

• Annual in-person requirement: Dr. Palvai is required to see you in person at least once within the past year in order to continue your refills. Please keep track of the date of your last in-person visit — if it's been close to a year, let the office know so we can get you scheduled.

• 90-day video visits still apply: This change only affects how often an in-person visit is needed, not how often you need to be seen overall. A video visit every 90 days remains a requirement.

Questions?

If you're not sure when your last in-person visit was, or you'd like help figuring out whether your next visit can be telehealth, please reach out to our office and we'll check your record and get you scheduled appropriately.

This update reflects New Jersey state law as of July 2026 and applies to adult patients prescribed Schedule II controlled substances. It does not change requirements for other categories of medication. As always, individual treatment plans may vary — please contact our office with any questions specific to your care.