4286. Misbranding of amphetamine sulfate tablets.   U. S. v. Willard Green
(Emerald Pharmacy).   Plea of guilty.   Fine of $600, plus costs.   (F. D. C.
No. 35155.    Sample Nos. 33470-L, 33472-L, 33474-L to 33477-L, incl.)
INFORMATION FILED: September 11, 1953, Northern District of Illinois, against
Willard Green, trading as Emerald Pharmacy, Chicago, 111.
NATURE OF CHARGE : On or about January 14 and 20 and February 6,12, and 16,
1953, while a number of- amphetamine sulfate tablets were being held for sale
at the Emerald Pharmacy, after shipment in interstate commerce, the de-
fendant caused various quantities of the tablets to be dispensed without a
prescription from a practitioner licensed by law to administer such drug.
Such acts of dispensing were contrary to the provisions of Section 503 (b) (1),
and resulted in the dispensed drug being misbranded while held for sale.
DISPOSITION : December 10, 1953. The defendant having entered a plea of
guilty, the court fined him $600, plus costs.