Can a Nurse Practitioner Prescribe Ozempic? Understanding Prescriptive Authority
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While Ozempic has gained significant public attention, particularly for its off-label weight loss effects, the key question for many patients is who is qualified to prescribe it. A licensed nurse practitioner (NP), as an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN), does have the authority to prescribe Ozempic, but this is subject to state-specific regulations governing their scope of practice.
