### Question
What is the definition of health care practitioner?


### Answer
The definition of **health care practitioner** is as follows in *21 U.S.C. § 360aaa*:

> a physician, or other individual who is a provider of health care, who is licensed under the law of a State to prescribe drugs or devices

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 360aaa*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 9-FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT > SUBCHAPTER V-DRUGS AND DEVICES > Part D-Dissemination of Treatment Information**

