Should pharmacists be allowed to prescribe medication?

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Selected thesis

Pharmacists should be allowed to prescribe medication.

Pros

Cons

  • Pro claim 1

    Pharmacists prescribing medication could improve access to medical care.

  • Pro claim 2

    Pharmacists are the most knowledgeable about medication, so they should be allowed to prescribe it.

  • Con claim 1

    Increasing pharmacists’ workloads could delay standard pharmacy services.

  • Con claim 2

    Pharmacists prescribing medication could lead to overprescribing.