### Question
How does FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT define therapeutic category?


### Answer
Under *21 U.S.C. § 355*, **therapeutic category** is defined as:

> a therapeutic category identified in the list developed by the United States Pharmacopeia pursuant to section 1395w–104(b)(3)(C)(ii) of title 42 and as in effect on September 27, 2007

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 355*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 9-FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT > SUBCHAPTER V-DRUGS AND DEVICES > Part A-Drugs and Devices**

