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A physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, advanced practice nurse, independent duty corpsman, independent duty medical technician, or special forces medical sergeant.
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As provided in section 1107 of Title 10, United States Code, an FDA-approved drug or biological product administered for a use not described in the approved labeling of the drug or biological product (referred to in subsection (g)(2)) and for ...
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