### Question
What is the definition of prescriber?


### Answer
The definition of **prescriber** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 290ee*:

> a dispenser who prescribes a controlled substance, or the agent of such a dispenser

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 290ee*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER III&ndash;A-SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION > Part D-Miscellaneous Provisions Relating to Substance Abuse and Mental Health**

