### Question
What is the definition of distribute" or "distribution?


### Answer
The definition of **distribute" or "distribution** is as follows in *21 U.S.C. § 360eee*:

> the sale, purchase, trade, delivery, handling, storage, or receipt of a product, and does not include the dispensing of a product pursuant to a prescription executed in accordance with section 353(b)(1) of this title or the dispensing of a product approved under section 360b(b) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 360eee*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 9-FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT > SUBCHAPTER V-DRUGS AND DEVICES > Part H-Pharmaceutical Distribution Supply Chain**

