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Does a doctor or a therapist prescribe xanax (alprazolam)?

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Doctor: A therapist cannot prescribe drug unless the therapist is a psychiatrist. Otherwise, your medical doctor will be the one prescribing the xanax (alprazolam) for you.

Dr Ali and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 7/25/2013

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Xanax (alprazolam): An md is the one licensed to prescribe.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 8/18/2014

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