### Question
How does the law define exclusive distributor?


### Answer
Under *21 U.S.C. § 360eee*, **exclusive distributor** is defined as:

> the wholesale distributor that directly purchased the product from the manufacturer and is the sole distributor of that manufacturer's product to a subsequent repackager, wholesale distributor, or dispenser

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 360eee*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 9-FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT > SUBCHAPTER V-DRUGS AND DEVICES > Part H-Pharmaceutical Distribution Supply Chain**

