### Question
How is the "pharmacist" defined?


### Answer
The term **pharmacist** is defined in *21 CFR § 1300.01* as follows -

> any pharmacist licensed by a State to dispense controlled substances, and shall include any other person (e.g., pharmacist intern) authorized by a State to dispense controlled substances under the supervision of a pharmacist licensed by such State.

#### Citation:
  - *21 CFR § 1300.01*
  - Heading: **PART 1300—DEFINITIONS > PART 1300—DEFINITIONS**

