The distinction
| Question | Research supply | Prescribed telehealth |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Laboratory and research work | Patient evaluation and care |
| Buyer relationship | Businesses and research buyers | Patients and licensed providers |
| Product boundary | Not for human or veterinary use | Lawful medicines under applicable prescribing rules |
| Review needed | Product, intended use and sales practices | Licensure, prescribing, pharmacy, privacy and clinical requirements |
| Payments | Provider acceptance must be confirmed | Provider acceptance and required credentials must be confirmed |
If your business serves patients
Research vials are not a substitute for medication. If the model involves personal-use outcomes, prescribing or administration, seek qualified clinical and legal advice. A telehealth label does not make every product, claim or prescription lawful.
If your business serves research buyers
Keep products, marketing and actual sales practices aligned with laboratory research. Understand the documentation available for each lot and the limits of what it establishes.