3942. Misbranding of pentobarbital sodium capsules and amphetamine sulfate
tablets.   U. S. v. Eliot Pharmacy, Inc., and Morris Wernick.   Pleas of
guilty.    Fine of $250 against each defendant.    (F. D.  C. No. 33853.
Sample Nos. 44577-L, 44579-L.)
INFORMATION FILED :    January 20, 1953, District of Massachusetts, against the
Eliot Pharmacy, Inc., Boston, Mass., and Morris Wernick, treasurer of the
corporation.
NATURE OF CHARGE: On or about August 6 and 7, 1952, while quantities of
pentobarbital sodium capsules and amphetamine sulfate tablets were being
held for sale at the Eliot Pharmacy, Inc., after shipment in interstate com-
merce, the defendants caused various quantities of the drugs to be dispensed
without a prescription from a practitioner licensed by law to administer such
drugs. This act of dispensing was contrary to the provisions of Section 503
(b) (1) and resulted in the dispensed drugs being misbranded.
DISPOSITION : February 24,1953. Pleas of guilty having been entered, the court
imposed a fine of $250 against each defendant.