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A physician with a medical degree (MD, DO, DPM)

A PhD is not a medical degree, they cannot prescribe medicine.

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The only person who can prescribe medications legally is a licensed pharmacist. Professional doctors, dentists and other medical practitioners can also prescribe medications.

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