Tag: Prescription policy

With the ongoing national opioid epidemic, urgent care clinics have implemented rigorous policies to restrict the prescription of controlled substances. So, do they give narcotics at urgent care? The answer is generally no, and when they do, it is in very limited, specific, and closely monitored circumstances, with a strong preference for safer, non-narcotic alternatives.

An estimated 50 to 70 million people in the U.S. experience chronic sleep conditions [1.5.6]. For those seeking help via telehealth, a common question is: Can Talkspace prescribe Ambien? The answer is no, as Talkspace does not prescribe controlled substances [1.2.2, 1.3.1].

Data from 2020 shows that 14.5% of U.S. adults had trouble falling asleep most days [1.7.1]. While seeking quick relief, many wonder: **Can urgent care prescribe Ambien?** The answer is generally no, due to strict policies on controlled substances.

As part of its Opioid Stewardship Initiative, Walmart restricts initial acute opioid prescriptions to a seven-day supply, with a daily maximum of 50 morphine milligram equivalents (MME) [1.2.1, 1.3.5]. This article details what the opioid limit at Walmart is and the regulations behind it.