ForumsAcne and its treatm...Prescription acne m...Who can prescribe R... Notifications Clear all Who can prescribe Retinol Betij MemberMember0(@betij) Posted : 10/21/2017 5:25 pm Hi was just wondering who can prescribe Retinol A, does it have to be a dermatologist or can a GP prescribe it?Thank in advance Quote Stephen* MemberMember7(@so_fitting) Posted : 10/21/2017 6:18 pm If you're in the UK, Retin A doesn't exist anymore due to no one picking it up.Generally, both can prescribe, however most doctors leave retinoids to Dermatologists to prescribe, unless it's Differin. Quote