Who Can Legally Write a Prescription? A Guide to Prescriptive Authority
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According to a 2020 study, 90% of Americans live within two miles of a pharmacy, highlighting the accessibility of healthcare providers who can now, under specific regulations, be included in the answer to who can legally write a prescription. Prescriptive authority is not limited to physicians, but is a complex legal area determined by state law and professional scope of practice.
