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23. Professions With Drug Prescribing Authority
Profession Abbreviation Remarks
Medical doctor MD As appropriate for disease related
drugs
Dentist DDS or DMD As appropriate for dental related
drugs
Podiatrist DSC, PoD or DPM As appropriate for extremities
related drugs
Homeopathic DO N/A
Optometrist OD As appropriate for ophthalmic use
Veterinarian DVM As appropriate for animal only
Nurse practitioner NP Prescriptions need to be cosigned
by supervising physicians
Physician Assistant PA Prescriptions need to be cosigned
by supervising physicians
Chiro practitioner DC No prescribing authority
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