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21 U.S.C. §333

Meaning

The term 21 U.S.C. §333 refers to the section of the United States Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) that outlines the penalties for prohibited acts. In the domain of hormonal health, this statute is critically important as it specifically criminalizes the knowing distribution or possession with intent to distribute human growth hormone (HGH) for any non-medical use. Violations of this code section are considered felony offenses under the Controlled Substances Act, carrying significant legal ramifications for prescribers and distributors. This legal framework reinforces the necessity for HGH prescribing practices to be strictly confined to the treatment of recognized, clinically diagnosed medical conditions.