Terms Used In Iowa Code 155A.28

• Biological product: means the same as defined in 42 U. See Iowa Code 155A.3
• Board: means the board of hearing aid specialists. See Iowa Code 154A.1
• Board: means the board of pharmacy. See Iowa Code 155A.3
• Device: means a medical device, as classified by the United States food and drug administration, intended for use by a patient that is required by the United States food and drug administration to be ordered or prescribed for a patient by a practitioner. See Iowa Code 155A.3
• drug: means a drug, as classified by the United States food and drug administration, that is required by the United States food and drug administration to be prescribed or administered to a patient by a practitioner prior to dispensation. See Iowa Code 155A.3
• Internet: means the federated international system that is composed of allied electronic communication networks linked by telecommunication channels, that uses standardized protocols, and that facilitates electronic communication services, including but not limited to use of the world wide web; the transmission of electronic mail or messages; the transfer of files and data or other electronic information; and the transmission of voice, image, and video. See Iowa Code 4.1
• Label: means written, printed, or graphic matter on the immediate container of a drug or device. See Iowa Code 155A.3
• Practitioner: means a physician, dentist, podiatric physician, prescribing psychologist, veterinarian, optometrist, physician assistant, advanced registered nurse practitioner, or other person licensed or registered to prescribe, distribute, or dispense a prescription drug or device in the course of professional practice in this state or a person licensed by another state in a health field in which, under Iowa law, licensees in this state may legally prescribe drugs. See Iowa Code 155A.3
• United States: includes all the states. See Iowa Code 4.1