### Question
How is the term dispense defined?


### Answer
The term **dispense** is defined in *21 U.S.C. § 802* as the following:

> to deliver a controlled substance to an ultimate user or research subject by, or pursuant to the lawful order of, a practitioner, including the prescribing and administering of a controlled substance and the packaging, labeling or compounding necessary to prepare the substance for such delivery

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 802*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 13-DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND CONTROL > SUBCHAPTER I-CONTROL AND ENFORCEMENT > Part A-Introductory Provisions**

