4283. Misbranding of Seconal Sodium capsules and dextro-amphetamine sulfate
tablets. U. S. v. Carl T. Appel (Carl T. Appel Pharmacy). Plea of guilty.
Fine of $600 and probation for 3 years. (F. D. C. No. 35148. Sample
Nos. 20137-L, 20139-L, 20141-L, 64846-L.)
INFORMATION FILED: August 26, 1953, District of Minnesota, against Carl T.
Appel, trading as the Carl T. Appel Pharmacy, Minneapolis, Minn.
NATURE OF CHARGE : On or about February 24 and March 1, 2, and 6,1953, while
a number of Seconal Sodium capsules and dextro-amphetamine sulfate tablets
were being held for sale at the Carl T. Appel Pharmacy, after shipment in inter-
state commerce, the defendant caused various quantities of the drugs to be
dispensed without a prescription from a practitioner licensed by law to admin-
ister such drugs. Such acts of dispensing were contrary to the provisions of
Section 503 (b) (1), and resulted in the dispensed drugs being misbranded
while held for sale.
DISPOSITION : December 4, 1953. The defendant having entered a piea of
guilty, the court fined him $600 and placed him on probation for 3 years.