### Question
How is the "counseling and pharmacotherapy for cessation of tobacco use by pregnant women" defined?


### Answer
The term **counseling and pharmacotherapy for cessation of tobacco use by pregnant women** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1396d* as follows -

> diagnostic, therapy, and counseling services and pharmacotherapy (including the coverage of prescription and nonprescription tobacco cessation agents approved by the Food and Drug Administration) for cessation of tobacco use by pregnant women who use tobacco products or who are being treated for tobacco use that is furnished—


(A) by or under the supervision of a physician

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

