### Question
What is the definition of health care practitioner?


### Answer
The definition of **health care practitioner** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 280g*:

> a person authorized under law to prescribe drugs subject to section 353(b) of title 21

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 280g*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER II-GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES > Part P-Additional Programs**

