1. people who are authorized to write prescriptions for medications, typically doctors or other licensed healthcare professionals
Usage: medical context; plural form

Examples

• The hospital trained all prescribers on the new medication guidelines.
• Electronic health records help prescribers avoid dangerous drug interactions.
• Only licensed prescribers can authorize controlled substances.
• The pharmacy contacted the prescribers to verify the dosages.
• Medical schools teach future prescribers about proper medication management.
• Insurance companies often require prescribers to justify expensive treatments.