One thing I want to make very clear is that we're talking about appropriate drug therapy to enhance patient outcomes. In many cases, the proper thing to do is not to recommend a medication. I think that pharmacists are in an ideal position to make that assessment.
There's also an educational component to this, explaining the role of medication where it is warranted and explaining when drug therapy is not warranted.
I don't see expanded scope as increasing the prescription burden. I see it as a second set of eyes that pharmacists can provide to enhance patient outcomes in an accessible way and also do what is right for the patient's health, ultimately.