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Naturopathics are not licensed medical doctors. They cannot write prescriptions.

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Who fill the doctor's prescriptions?

A few Doctors that prescribe medicine include:-MD (Doctor of Medicine)-DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)-ND or NMD (Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine)


What does ND mean after a doctor's name?

Naturopathic doctor.


Can a doctor compel another doctor to write prescriptions for a family member?

No. That would be unethical.


How do you make a correct prescription of medicine?

you do not make this yourself , only your doctor can write prescriptions.


Can a urologist write prescriptions?

Yes, any medical doctor can as well as dentists, and psychiatrists


Is a Doctor of physical therapy the same as an MD?

No, a doctor of physical therapy is not a medical doctor, and cannot write prescriptions (medication, drugs, etc).


Can dentists write prescriptions?

Dentists write prescriptions for pain medication and antibiotics. They would not write prescriptions for depression medication. They write prescriptions that deal with dental issues.


What does ND stand for as a suffix?

Naturopathic Doctor


Can a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine write prescriptions and perform medical procedures like a Doctor of Medicine?

Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) can write prescriptions and perform medical procedures just like Doctors of Medicine (M.D.) can. Both are fully qualified physicians.


What is the difference between a DO and an NMD?

what is the difference between a Doctor of Osteopathy and a Naturopathic Doctor


Is a naturopathic doctor the same as a DO?

No, DO stands for Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, which is equivalent to an MD, which stands for Doctor of Medicine. Both DOs and MDs are medical physicians. However, a naturopathic doctor is not really a licensed medical physician like a DO or MD.


What type of a doctor is a DO?

A D.O. is a doctor or osteopathy. This type of doctor looks at the whole person and tries to integrate modern medicine and natural medicine. They are able to write prescriptions.