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Physicians (MD or DO), advanced practice nurses (such as nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, or certified nurse anesthesiologists), dentists, podiatrists, & optometrists. Medical physicians (MD or DO) have full prescriptive authority. Advanced practice nurses have different levels of prescriptive authority that varies state to state. Depending on the state, other non-MD/DO physicians may have varied limitations to their prescriptive authority. Some states allow chiropractors prescriptive authority for over the counter medications and are considering limited prescriptive authority for legend medication.
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Can pharmacists give prescriptions?
If by "give" you mean "write", then under some circumstances and in some locations they're allowed to write prescriptions which may legally be filled. But in general, physicians (MDs and DOs) have the broadest prescribing authority.
Can dentists write prescriptions?
Dentists write prescriptions for pain medication and antibiotics. They would not write prescriptions for depression medication. They write prescriptions that deal with dental issues.
Can a nurse practitioner write prescriptions in California?
Yes, nurse practitioners can write prescriptions in California.
Can chiropracters write prescriptions?
No, chiropractors are not licensed to practice medicine and cannot, therefore, write prescriptions.
Can sports medicine physicians write prescriptions?
Sports medicine physicians can write prescriptions if they have an M.D.
Can a Naturopathic doctor write prescriptions?
Naturopathics are not licensed medical doctors. They cannot write prescriptions.
Can resident doctors write prescriptions?
Yes, resident physicians can write prescriptions. They are licensed (though not yet board eligible or board certified) physicians.
What is the difference in the duties performed by a psychiatrist vs psychologist?
A psychiatrrist is allowed to dispense medicine and write prescriptions. While a psychologist does not have the authority to do so.
What kind of prescriptions can an orthopedist prescribe?
Yes, orthopedic surgeons are legally empowered to write prescriptions. Their office policies may dictate what kinds of prescriptions they write (for instance, they may refer to you your primary care provider or pain management specialist for certain kinds of treatment).
Can a orthopedic surgeon write prescription?
YES THEY CAN...THEY ARE LICENSED WITH THE DEA AND ARE ABLE TO WRITE PRESCRIPTIONS.
Can a pyschologist write prescriptions?
No, but a psychiatrist can. There has been a good few battles over the subject of allowing them to write prescriptions, but as of right now no.
Can a pa-c write prescriptions for narcotics?
The laws vary from state to state. In New York, a PA can write prescriptions for narcotics.
