Doctors may prescribe medications to reduce the pain. Doctors will prescribe pain medication and prophylactic antibiotics to the patient. Psychologists generally do not prescribe medication, although in some jurisdictions they do have prescription privileges. Both are fully qualified physicians, licensed to prescribe medication and perform surgery. Pharmacists are eligible to prescribe medicines in exceptional circumstances. To ease this symptom, doctors may also prescribe opioids to patients. Doctors were able to prescribe medicinal alcohol for their patients. The medication was stronger than what the surgeon would normally prescribe. Dr. Wilson wants to prescribe her some medication and orders some blood work. Practitioners who legally prescribe medicine however must possess a valid DEA license. This technique could help physicians decide whether to prescribe more aggressive antibiotics initially. Dermatologists can prescribe lotions to treat or prevent skin diseases. Physicians in the United Kingdom can prescribe medications off-label. Physicians often prescribe the antibiotic trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole to prevent bacterial infections. The physicians he consulted were unable to prescribe a cure.