4407. Misbranding of methamphetamine hydrochloride tablets, diphenhydramine
hydrochloride capsules, and phenylbutazone tablets. U. S. v. Arthur
L. Gates (Gates' Professional Pharmany).   Plea of guilty.   Fine, $50.
(F. D. C. No. 35797.    Sample Nos. 45105-L, 45106-L, 45536-L, 45538-L,
45592-L, 45594-L.)
INFORMATION FILED:   March 17, 1954, District of Vermont, against Arthur L.
Gates, trading as Gates' Professional Pharmacy, Burlington, Vt.
NATURE OF CHARGE: On or about July 20, 27, 28, and 31, and August 3, 1953,
while a number of methamphetamine hydrochloride tablets, diphenhydramine
hydrochloride capsules, and phenylbutazone tablets were being held for sale at
Gates' Professional Pharmacy, after shipment in interstate commerce, the de-
fendant caused various quantities of the drugs to be dispensed upon requests
for refills of written prescriptions therefor without obtaining authorization by
the prescriber. 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 30, 1954. The defendant having entered a plea of guilty,
the court fined him $50.