Fact pattern 18-2
Janie is a pharmacist in Small City.She begins mixing up a mixture to treat indigestion that is ordered by several of the local physicians.She advertises the mixture,and she and prescribing physicians see a large increase in business.Other pharmacists who do not want to bother with mixing begin to complain.Janie takes the position that it is a free country,and she can do as she pleases since there is no evidence that the mixture is harmful; and it is particularly helpful for those individuals who have had reactions to other indigestion medication.
-Refer to fact pattern 18-2.Is it legal for her to advertise the product?

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The advertisement of unapproved drugs is generally prohibited by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). However, there is an exception for drugs that are compounded by a pharmacist for an individual patient. In this case, Janie is compounding a mixture to treat indigestion that is ordered by several of the local physicians. Therefore, she is not required to obtain FDA approval before advertising the product.

Fact Pattern 18-2 Janie Is a Pharmacist in Small City.She Begins Mixing Up