4308. Misbranding of dextro-amphetamine sulfate tablets, sulfathiazole tablets,
and phenobarbital tablets. U. S. v. Corner Drug Co. Plea of guilty.
Fine of $200, plus costs. (P. D. C. No. 34816. Sample Nos. 46579-L to
46583-L, incl.)
INFORMATION FILED : May 13, 1953, Northern District of Alabama, against the
Corner Drug Co., a corporation, Florence, Ala.
NATURE OF CHARGE: On or about August 12,13,14, and 15,1952, while a number
of dextro-amphetamine sulfate tablets, sulfathiazole tablets, and phenobarbital
tablets were being held for sale at the Corner Drug Co., 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 Section 503 (b) (1),
and resulted in the dispensed drugs being misbranded while held for sale.
DISPOSITION : March 22, 1954. The defendant having entered a plea of guilty,
the court fined it $200, plus costs.