### Question
Can you define what issue date means?


### Answer
**Issue date** is defined as the following in *15 U.S.C. § 7604*:

> the date on which the patient receives a copy of the prescription

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 7604*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 102-FAIRNESS TO CONTACT LENS CONSUMERS**

