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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 a narcotic prescription?
Yes, nurse practitioners with appropriate training and licensing can write prescriptions for narcotics in most states. Contact your state board of nursing for information specific to your location.
Can chiropracters write prescriptions?
No, chiropractors are not licensed to practice medicine and cannot, therefore, write prescriptions.
Can a nurse practitioner write prescriptions in California?
Yes, nurse practitioners can write prescriptions in California.
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.
Can a orthopedic surgeon write prescription?
YES THEY CAN...THEY ARE LICENSED WITH THE DEA AND ARE ABLE TO WRITE PRESCRIPTIONS.
What is the term for visiting doctors to get multiple prescritptions?
Doctor shopping is the term for visiting doctors to get multiple prescriptions, typically for narcotics.
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 optometrists write a prescription for restasis?
An optometrist is licensed to provide glasses and contacts. You will need a doctor to write the prescription for Restasis, an suppressant for the eye. An ophthalmologist can prescribe medications.
How can a PA write a prescription?
Usually with a pen. Just kidding. Physician assistants (PAs) are licensed by the state medical boards to practice under the supervision of a licensed physician (MD or DO). They write examine patients, order tests, and write prescriptions under the authority of their supervising physician. In some states, PAs are limited in the types of medications they can prescribe, but most medications (aside from some narcotics) are ok for PAs to prescribe.
