"Pharmaceutical manufacturer." Any entity that is engaged in
the production, preparation, propagation, compounding,
conversion or processing of prescription drugs, whether directly
or indirectly by extraction from substances of natural origin,
independently by means of chemical synthesis or by a combination
of extraction and chemical synthesis or any entity engaged in
the packaging, repackaging, labeling, relabeling or distribution
of prescription drugs. The term does not include a wholesale
distributor of prescription drugs, a retailer or a pharmacist
licensed under the Pharmacy Act.
"Prescribed product." A drug as defined in section 201 of
the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, a compound drug or
drugs, a device as defined in this section, a biological product
as defined in section 351 of the Public Health Service Act, (58
Stat. 682, 42 U.S.C. § 201 et seq.), for human use or a
combination product as defined in 21 CFR § 3.2(e) (relating to
definitions). The term does not include prescription eyeglasses,
prescription sunglasses or other prescription eyewear.
"Regularly practices." To practice at least periodically
under contract with, as an employee of or as the owner of a
medical practice, health care facility, nursing home, hospital
or university located in this Commonwealth.
"Sample." A unit of a prescription drug, biological product
or device that is not intended to be sold and is intended to
promote the sale of the drug, product or device. The term
includes starter packs and coupons or other vouchers that enable
an individual to receive a prescribed product free of charge or
at a discounted price. The term does not include prescribed
products distributed free of charge or at a discounted price
under a manufacturer-sponsored or manufacturer-funded patient
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