Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences Journal of Multidisciplinary Care 2783-3852 14 1 2026 05 21 Nurse Prescribing for Professional Development and Promotion of Community Health in Iran: A Narrative Review 45 53 10.34172/jmdc.1422 EN Sakineh Akbari https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0531-9534 Khadijeh Heidarizadeh https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3730-7703 Tahereh Toulabi https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3125-6765 Journal Article 10.34172/jmdc.1422 2025 08 05 2025 11 30 Background and aims: Prescribing is an important development for the nursing profession. It improves the quantity and quality of healthcare and increases the professional autonomy of nurses. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the status of nurse prescribing and identify related challenges and opportunities, focusing on the results of studies conducted in this field in Iran. Methods: This narrative review study was conducted in 2025 on Persian and English studies on nurse prescribing in Iran. Data were collected by searching several Persian keywords equal to prescribing, nurse, and prescription. In addition, English keywords ‘Nurse,’ ‘Prescriber,’ ‘Prescribing,’ and ‘Prescription’ were searched independently and in combination using specific search indicators in national (SID and Magiran) and international (ScienceDirect, PubMed, and Google Scholar) databases, without time limits. Results: After a careful review, 18 articles were identified and investigated, comprising 9 qualitative articles, 4 quantitative articles, 3 review articles, and 2 letters to the editor. The results revealed that the discussion of nurse prescribing in Iran is a new topic, and there is increasing attention among health policymakers and nursing researchers in this regard. Conclusion: It should be noted that nurse prescribing in Iran has not yet been recognized as a legal duty. Accordingly, the reformation of laws related to nursing prescribing can have a positive impact on Iran’s health system, thereby improving health services.