prescriber

/prɪˈskraɪbər/
noun
  1. A person, especially a doctor, who prescribes medicine or treatment.
    • The prescriber checked the patient's allergies before writing the prescription.
    • The nurse consulted with the prescriber about the dosage.
    • Only a licensed prescriber can order certain medications.
  2. A person or authority that sets rules or guidelines.
    • In this system, the government is the prescriber of safety standards.
    • The prescriber of the policy ensured everyone understood the new rules.
    • The committee is the prescriber of the school's dress code.
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