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A member asked:
Who is capable of administering psychiatric medication other than a psychiatrist?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Primary care: Many docs prescribe common psychiatric meds & pts usually do ok--psychiatrists usually see the tougher cases who've already been tried on meds but aren't responding optimally.
Answered 12/3/2013
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Psych MEds: I would only trust a psychiatrist for psych meds, pcp, pediatricians may prescribe also psych nps and psych pas under supervision may also prescribe.
Answered 12/3/2013
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Other MDs: As well as nurse practitioners and physician's assistants (pas).
Answered 4/13/2016
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