### Question
How does the law define pharmacist?


### Answer
Under *21 U.S.C. § 384*, **pharmacist** is defined as:

> a person licensed by a State to practice pharmacy, including the dispensing and selling of prescription drugs

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 384*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 9-FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT > SUBCHAPTER VIII-IMPORTS AND EXPORTS**

