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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.