### Question
How does the law define health care practitioner?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 280g*, **health care practitioner** is defined as:

> a person authorized under law to prescribe drugs subject to section 353(b) of title 21

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 280g*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER II-GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES > Part P-Additional Programs**

