Yes, an Opthalmologist is an MD with a specialty in the eyes and not only can perform regular eye exams, they can diagnose and treat many eye diseases and perform surgery. This treatment includes but is not limited to writing prescriptions for those drugs appropriate to the care of the eye problems. On the other hand, Optometrists and Opticians are NOT MD's, but specially trained to perform their specific jobs.
Yes, a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.), as a licensed medical physician, can write prescriptions for medications when medically appropriate.
If it is clinically indicated, a doctor will write a prescription for a wheelchair.
No. Only a licensed medical doctor can write a prescription.
In the UK you must not write anything on the front of the prescription, however when you collect the prescription from the Chemist you will be expected to confirm certain details in writing and sign the reverse.
Sig is an abbreviation of Signa, the latin word meaning "to write." This is the designation for how the medication should be taken and is written on the prescription as directions.
No.
Yes, a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.), as a licensed medical physician, can write a prescription for a medication when it is medically appropriate.
A licensed physician is the only one who can write a prescription for non-over the counter drugs and medication.
Yes
No, you need a American prescription to buy a prescription product from American pharmacies.
You write it like this, "Take before bed."
No, a U.S. physician cannot write a prescription for quinine in Canada. In Canada, it is required by law that a prescription be signed by a Canadian physician. If your U.S. doctor has written a prescription, the only way you could get it filled would be to consult with a Canadian doctor and get them to sign it.
Only a qualified medical practitioner is allowed to write a medical prescription. If you need to ask the question above, you are not qualified and can not legally prescribe drugs!