Question

question 3
1 point
which law requires that prescription drugs cannot be dispensed without this statement: \caution: federal law prohibits dispensing without a prescription\?
food, drug and cosmetic act of 1938
durham-humphrey amendment of 1951
federal hazardous substance labeling act of 1960
sherley amendment of 1912

Explanation:

The Durham - Humphrey Amendment of 1951 established the distinction between prescription (legend) drugs and over - the - counter drugs. It also required that prescription drugs be labeled with the statement “Caution: Federal law prohibits dispensing without a prescription”. The Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1938 focused on ensuring the safety of food, drugs, and cosmetics in general. The Federal Hazardous Substance Labeling Act of 1960 dealt with labeling of hazardous substances. The Sherley Amendment of 1912 was related to prohibiting false therapeutic claims on drug labels.

Answer:

B. Durham - Humphrey Amendment of 1951