### Question
How is the term retail community pharmacy defined?


### Answer
The term **retail community pharmacy** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1396r* as the following:

> an independent pharmacy, a chain pharmacy, a supermarket pharmacy, or a mass merchandiser pharmacy that is licensed as a pharmacy by the State and that dispenses medications to the general public at retail prices

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1396r*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XIX-GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS**

