prescriber
Defined in 2 places across 2 titles of the United States Code.
The term "prescriber" means a dispenser who prescribes a controlled substance, or the agent of such a dispenser.
Source
- 2016–present42 U.S.C. § 290ee-3The Public Health and Welfare · State demonstration grants for comprehensive opioid abuse response · in this section
The term “prescriber” means, with respect to contact lens prescriptions, an ophthalmologist, optometrist, or other person permitted under State law to issue prescriptions for contact lenses in compliance with any applicable requirements established by the Food and Drug Administration.
Source
- 2003–present15 U.S.C. § 7610Commerce and Trade · Definitions · as used in this chapter