3554. Misbranding of Dexedrine Sulfate tablets. U. S. v. Rudolph Matlock
(Matlock Pharmacy), and Homer T. Wyatt. Pleas of guilty. Fine of
$1,000 against Defendant Matlock; fine of $500 against Defendant Wyatt.
(F. D. O. No. 30589.   Sample Nos. 54198-K, 85883-K, 86036-K to 86038-K,
incl.)
INFORMATION FILED : July 17,1951, Northern District of Texas, against Rudolph
Matlock, trading as Matlock Pharmacy, Arlington, Tex., and against Homer
T. Wyatt, a pharmacist employed by Rudolph Matlock.
INTEBSTATE SHIPMENT : From the State of Pennsylvania into the State of Texas,
of quantities of Dexedrine Sulfate tablets.
ALLEGED VIOLATION : On or about November 2, 7, 8, and 9,1950, while the tablets-
were being held for sale at the Matlock Pharmacy after shipment in inter-
state commerce, various quantities of the tablets were repacked and sold
without a physician's prescription, which acts resulted in the repackaged
tablets being misbranded.
Rudolph Matlock, as owner, was made a defendant in all counts; and, in*
addition, Homer T. Wyatt was joined as a defendant in two of the counts-
involving sales made by him.
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 502 (b) (2), the repackaged tablets-
failed to bear a label containing an accurate statement of the quantity of the-
contents; and, Section 502 (f) (1), the labeling of the repackaged tablets-
failed to bear adequate directions for use.
Further misbranding, Section 502 (b) (1), a portion of the repackaged tab-
lets failed to bear a label containing the name and place of business of the-
manufacturer, packer, or distributor.
DISPOSITION : October 31, 1951. Pleas of guilty having been entered, the court
imposed a fine of $1,000 against Defendant Matlock and a fine of $500 against
Defendant Wyatt.