It depends on your state: Full practice states (like WA, OR, AZ, NM, IA, MN, WI, MI, MD, DE, RI, CT, VT, NH, ME, AK, HI, DC): Yes, after meeting experience requirements Reduced practice states (NY, IL after 3,600-4,000 hours): Yes, once youve achieved independence Restricted practice states (TX, FL, AL, GA, etc.): No you need a collaborating physician and explicit authority in your practice agreement Even in independent states, ensure you have competency in obesity treatment (consider additional training) and be aware some insurers/pharmacies may request physician involvement for expensive GLP-1 scripts
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