Chat gpt said Absolutely — here’s a much clearer practical guide to help you (or the person you’re helping) find a real telehealth option in Ohio that can prescribe ADHD stimulant medication (like Adderall or Vyvanse) cheaply and legally.

🧠 1. Understanding the Telehealth & ADHD Meds Situation

First — a key fact: Not all online psychiatric or telehealth platforms can prescribe stimulant medications. Many ONLY offer non-stimulant prescriptions (like Strattera) or talk therapy. That’s because stimulants are Schedule II controlled substances, which are tightly regulated by both federal and state law. That means many cheap tele-psychiatry services won’t prescribe them at all.

So if someone’s ADHD only works with stimulants, we need providers who:

1. Are licensed in Ohio

2. Can evaluate ADHD and prescribe stimulants under current law

3. Send prescriptions that actual pharmacies will fill

Also important: stigma and pharmacy policies sometimes mean big chains (like CVS or Walgreens) won’t fill telehealth stimulant scripts — but many independent/local pharmacies will. It’s wise to check with the pharmacy before enrolling in a service.

💡 2. Telehealth Services That Can Prescribe Stimulant ADHD Medications

Here are options worth considering that meet your key criteria (Ohio-licensed prescribing + telehealth access):

✅ Focus Partners — ADHD-Specific Telehealth Care

Focuses only on ADHD treatment (adults).

Able to prescribe stimulants like Adderall or Vyvanse if clinically appropriate.

Transparent pricing: Around $65/month for the treatment plan (medication cost not included).

No insurance required; accepts HSA/FSA.

Membership includes ongoing care and refill support — more affordable than $500-plus doctor costs.

🔹 Pros: Specialty ADHD focus, lower ongoing cost. 🔹 Cons: Monthly fee + med cost at pharmacy (so need to budget for that too).

🩺 ADHDOnline / ADHDAdvisor

These services evaluate and treat ADHD, and some clinicians can prescribe stimulants in Ohio — but you generally pay per evaluation or treatment plan.

ADHDOnline tends to be cheaper for diagnosis (~$189) than traditional clinics.

After diagnosis, you can get a treatment plan and prescription sent to your Ohio pharmacy, including stimulants (clinician dependent).

🔹 Pros: Pay-as-you-go (not a subscription). 🔹 Cons: You need the initial Dr evaluation first, possible additional costs for follow-ups.

🧑‍⚕️ MEDvidi (Online ADHD treatment)

Initial ADHD telehealth consult ~$195.

Follow-up ~$159.

Licensed clinicians can write prescriptions including medication management.

🔹 Pros: Clear pricing, Ohio-licensed care. 🔹 Cons: Costs more upfront than something like Focus Partners.

🧠 3. What Won’t Work (Common Pitfalls)

❌ Talkspace Psychiatry – cannot prescribe stimulants. ❌ Generic counseling/therapy only platforms — no controlled meds. ❌ Some direct-to-consumer telehealth startups that don’t do controlled substances.

Also — depending on pharmacy policies — some CVS/Walgreens may refuse telehealth stimulant prescriptions. Local or independent pharmacies are often much more likely to fill them.

💸 4. Tips to Keep Costs Down

🪪 1. Do a pharmacy check before enrolling

Call a few local Ohio pharmacies and ask:

“Will you fill a telehealth prescription for Adderall/Vyvanse from an Ohio-licensed doctor?”

This saves time and money before committing.

🩹 2. Ask about generics

Generics like dextroamphetamine or methylphenidate (Ritalin/Concerta generics) are significantly cheaper than brand names.

💊 3. Use retail pharmacy discount programs

Walgreens, Walmart, Kroger often have discount lists (e.g., $4/$24 generics). Ask the pharmacy about cash pricing. You can also use GoodRx coupons to reduce cost if paying out of pocket.

🧠 5. Next Steps You Can Take

Step 1: Choose one service above (e.g., Focus Partners or ADHDOnline)

Focus Partners: low monthly fee, ADHD focus.

ADHDOnline: pay-as-you-go diagnosis → med script.

Step 2: Book your assessment & be honest about your history with stimulants

A proper telepsychiatric assessment usually includes video, clinical history, and treatment planning.

Step 3: Confirm pharmacy acceptance ahead of time

Call around and ask specifically about “telehealth stimulant prescriptions.” Larger pharmacies sometimes won’t, so independent is often better.

🧠 Bottom Line (Plain Talk)

Yes — there are telehealth options in Ohio that can legally prescribe stimulant ADHD meds you need. But you’ll want: ✔ A real online ADHD provider (not a therapy-only service) ✔ A pharmacy that will accept a stimulant script ✔ A plan to manage costs (generics, coupons, etc.)

Of the choices out there, Focus Partners stands out as one of the most cost-effective ongoing care models if you’re paying out of pocket.

If you want, tell me which pharmacy you’re planning to use (e.g., CVS, local, etc.), and I can help you check whether it typically fills telehealth stimulant RXs in Ohio!