In accordance with M.G.L. c. 94C, a podiatrist has the same rights in possessing, administering, dispensing and prescribing drugs as other practitioners and may prescribe, dispense and administer all reasonable substances which shall include, but not be limited to, all prescription drugs and controlled substances; or he or she may cause the same to be administered under his or her direction by a nurse.
249 CMR, § 4.02