21 C.F.R. § 209.2
Definitions.
Cite as 21 C.F.R. § 209.2 (2026)
For the purposes of this part, the following definitions apply:
Act
means the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (sections 201-907 (21 U.S.C. 301-397)).
Authorized dispenser
means an individual licensed, registered, or otherwise permitted by the jurisdiction in which the individual practices to provide drug products on prescription in the course of professional practice.
Consumer medication information
means written information voluntarily provided to consumers by dispensing pharmacists as part of patient medication counseling activities.
Medication Guide
means FDA-approved patient labeling conforming to the specifications set forth in part 208 of this chapter and other applicable regulations.
Pharmacy
includes, but is not limited to, a retail, mail order, Internet, hospital, university, or clinic pharmacy, or a public health agency, regularly and lawfully engaged in dispensing prescription drugs.
Side effects statement
means the following verbatim statement: “Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.”
- Cross-references to the US Code
- 21:301-397