Which circumstance allows for prescribing controlled substances outside of electronic means?

Prescribing controlled substances during emergencies is a situation where exceptions to the electronic prescribing requirement can be made. In Texas and under federal laws, when a practitioner encounters an emergency situation, they may provide a prescription for a controlled substance verbally or through other non-electronic means. This allows timely access to necessary medication without the delays that can occur in electronic systems, which may not be readily available in urgent circumstances.

In emergencies, the priority is the patient's health and well-being, and the regulations offer some flexibility to ensure that essential medications can be prescribed quickly and efficiently. The specific rules governing these situations typically require that the practitioner follow up with an electronic prescription within a defined period after the emergency has passed.

Other scenarios described in the question do not meet the criteria for allowing controlled substances to be prescribed outside of electronic means, as they do not typically involve urgent medical needs that warrant flexibility in prescribing methods.