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Can clinical pharmacists write prescriptions?
By Zippia Team - Nov. 10, 2021
Yes, clinical pharmacists can write prescriptions. In this area, they are just as qualified as a medical doctor or psychiatrist. They can write these prescriptions in any professional context, be it at a hospital or a community pharmacy.
However, a clinical pharmacist does not physically give you your medication, nor can they override a medical doctor's prescription.
Having a clinical pharmacist diagnose you and prescribe your medication can save you a trip to the general physician's office. The main limitation is that pharmacists are not qualified to prescribe Schedule 8 drugs, such as oxycodone and morphine.
