A prescribing pharmacist , also known as a pharmacist prescriber , is a pharmacist who is legally allowed to issue medical prescriptions for prescription-only medicines . ^{[1] [2]}

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United Kingdom [ edit ]

In the United Kingdom, the official term pharmacist independent prescriber is used. ^{[1] [2]} Pharmacist independent prescribers may prescribe any drug, including controlled drugs , with the exception of cocaine , diamorphine , and dipipanone . ^[3]

United States [ edit ]

In the United States, regulations concerning pharmacist prescribers are made on a state-by-state basis. ^[4]

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