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A member asked:

Am i able to see a gp for anxiety? i'm out of savings and can't see a specialist.are gps able to prescribe meds for it if necessary?

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Dr. John Goldman answered

Yes: GPs are physicians and do prescribe ie write prescriptions.. They can also advise whether you needs to see a specialist.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 9/17/2018

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