3405. Misbranding of Dexedrine Sulfate tablets.   U. S. v. Kenneth L. Pinard
(Pinard Drug Co.).   Plea of guilty.   Fine, $250.   (F. D. C. No. 30037.
Sample Nos. 64259-K, 64612-K, 64626-K, 64649-K.)
INFORMATION FILED : March 29,1951, District of South Dakota, against Kenneth
L. Pinard, trading as the Pinard Drug Co., Sioux Falls, S. Dak.
INTERSTATE SHIPMENT : From the State of Pennsylvania into the State of South
Dakota, of quantities of Dexedrine Sulfate tablets.
ALLEGED VIOLATION: On or about September 22 and November 16, 1949, and
January 10 and April 4, 1950, while the drug was being held for sale after
shipment in interstate commerce, the defendant caused various quantities of
the drug to be repacked and sold without a prescription, which acts of the
defendant resulted in the repackaged drug being misbranded.
NATURE OF CHARGE : Misbranding, Sections 502 (b) (1) and (2), the repackaged
tablets (in two sales) failed to bear labels containing the name and place of
business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor, and (in each sale)
statements of the quantity of the contents; and, Section 502 (f) (1), the
labeling of the repackaged tablets (in each sale) bore na directions for
use.
DISPOSITION : April 12, 1951. A plea of guilty having been entered, the court
imposed a fine of $250 against the defendant.