D.C. Code § 48-841.02: Definitions.

For the purposes of this chapter, the term:

(1)

“FDA” means the federal Food and Drug Administration.

(2)

“Off-label use” means the use of a prescription drug for human use to treat a condition that is not included in the labeling for that medication, as approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration.

(3)

“Prescriber” means a person who is licensed, registered, or otherwise authorized by the District to prescribe and administer prescription drugs for human use in the course of a professional practice.