4108. Misbranding of pentobarbital sodium capsules.   U. S. v. Oneida Medical
Center Pharmacy, Inc.  Plea of nolo contendere.  Fine, $200.   (F. D. C.
No. 34312.   Sample No. 55278-L.)
INFORMATION FILED : April 3, 1953, Northern District' of New Tork, against
Oneida Medical Center Pharmacy, Inc., Oneida, N. Y.
NATURE OF CHARGE : On or about September 11,1952, while a number of pento-
barbital sodium capsules were being held for sale at the Oneida Medical Center
Pharmacy, Inc., after shipment in interstate commerce, the defendant caused
a number of the capsules to be dispensed without a prescription from a prac-
titioner licensed by law to administer the drug. This act of dispensing was
contrary to Section 503 (b) (1), and resulted in the drug so dispensed being
misbranded while held for sale.
DISPOSITION: June 3, 1953. The defendant having entered a plea of nolo
contendere, the court fined it $200.