1. a person, especially a doctor, who is authorized to prescribe medication
Usage: medical

Examples

• The prescriber carefully reviewed the patient’s medical history before writing the prescription.
• Only licensed prescribers can authorize controlled substances.
• The pharmacy contacted the prescriber to verify the dosage.
• As the prescriber, Dr. Smith explained the medication’s side effects.
• The prescriber recommended a lower dose for elderly patients.
• Insurance companies often require approval from the prescriber for expensive medications.