Among these practitioners, nurse practitioners (APRNs) in Georgia have limited prescribing authority for controlled substances. They are authorized to prescribe Schedule III, IV, and V controlled substances, but their prescribing of Schedule II controlled substances is restricted.

Practitioners who can prescribe in Georgia include:

1. Physicians (MD/DO)
2. Dentists (DDS)
3. Podiatrists (DPM)
4. Optometrists (OD)
5. Veterinarians (DVM)
6. Nurse practitioners (APRN)
7. Physician assistants (PA)
8. Certified nurse midwives (CNM)