Can a PHD write a prescription?

Question

Can a PHD write a prescription?

Answer 1

No.  You must be an MD (medical doctor) in order to prescribe medicine.  A good example is a Psychologist (PhD) vs a Psychiatrist (MD).  A Psychologist usually does more counseling/therapy or research where as a Psychiatrist deals with more severe mental illness that often requires medication to help control.

Answer 2

Eri got that one right on!  Only an MD, or Nurse Practitioner can prescribe medications.

Answer 3

No.  Even though they do have a doctorate, it's not in medicine.