The following words and phrases when used in this article shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

“Drug.” The term shall mean:

“Health care facility.” A health care facility as defined under section 802.1 of the act of July 19, 1979 (P.L. 130, No. 48),¹ known as the Health Care Facilities Act, or an entity licensed as a hospital under this act.

“Health care provider.” A health care facility or a person, including a corporation, university or other educational institution, licensed or approved by the Commonwealth to provide health care or professional medical services. The term shall include a physician, certified nurse midwife, podiatrist, certified registered nurse practitioner, physician assistant, chiropractor, hospital, ambulatory surgery center, nursing home or birth center.

“Inmate.” A person committed to a term of imprisonment or otherwise confined under the custody of a State or county correctional institution.

“Inpatient care.” The provision of medical, nursing, counseling or therapeutic services 24 hours a day in a hospital or other health care facility, according to individualized treatment plans.

“Medicare.” The Federal program established under Title XVIII of the Social Security Act (49 Stat. 620, 42 U.S.C. § 1395 et seq.).

“Outpatient care.” The provision of medical, nursing, counseling or therapeutic services in a hospital or other health care facility on a regular and predetermined schedule according to individualized treatment plans.

“Prescription.” A written or oral order issued by a duly licensed medical practitioner in the course of his professional practice for a controlled substance, other drug or device or medication which is dispensed for use by a consumer.