What is another word for prescribers?
Pronunciation: [pɹɪskɹˈa͡ɪbəz] (IPA) 
Prescribers are healthcare professionals or authorized personnel who are allowed to prescribe medicines. In the healthcare industry, there are many synonyms used for prescribers, as different fields may have different authorized terms. In the pharmaceutical industry, medical practitioners such as doctors, dentists, and podiatrists are known as prescribers. Pharmacists may also be referred to as prescribers when they recommend over-the-counter medications to customers. In the nursing field, advanced practice nurses such as nurse practitioners and certified nurse-midwives are prescribers. Veterinarians are prescribers in the field of animal health. Finally, in the healthcare IT industry, an E-Prescriber is the person who sends out electronic prescriptions for medication.
