Look around me. I can see my life before me. Running rings around the way. It used to be. I am older now. I have more than what I wanted. But I wish that I had started. Long before I did.
No. A prescribing provider needs to be an MD or DO. In some states, a nurse practitioner or physicianâs assistant can also prescribe, but never a pharmacist.
Depending on your individual situation, your healthcare professional may prescribe medications to: 1  Lower your blood pressure. 2  Reduce your cholesterol level. 3  Prevent your blood from clotting and keep your arteries clear. 4  Help control your blood sugar if you have diabetes. 5  Some Alzheimer's medications may help.