Case studies:

Q.1 Mr. Raj is a Bpharm graduate who starts an industry of

manufacturing drugs. His first project is for supply of 
diclofenac sodium tablets for marketing purposes. However
being the first time he forgot to include the Schedule H
warning on his tablet label. As such his drug will be considered
as?
A. Misbranded

B. Adulteraed

C. Spurious

Ans. Deficiences in labeling will be categorized under

MISBRANDED drugs

Q.2  Ranbaxy lost its licensing for manufacturing of drugs in

its factories. Traces of human hair were found in the final
tablets supplied by Ranbaxy. The Licensing authority labeled
these drugs as -_____________?
A. Misbranded

B. Adulteraed

C. Spurious

Ans. The tablets contain extraneous matter. As such the drug

will be considered as Adulterated.

Q.3 Mr. Ali has recently shifted his factory from one place to
another. However he has not made necessary changes in the
labeling of drugs. This is a case of_______ drugs?
A. Misbranded

B. Adulteraed

C. Spurious

Ans: SPURIOUS drugs. Because the actual location of the

manufacturer is not specified
Q.4 Sara is the daughter of an industrialist who owns a big
factory producing Paracetamol tablets. She suggests to her
father that Paracetamol tablets should be made in Orange
colour to improve the overall elegance of the product. Also it
will be appealing to patients and increase their sales. Is she
right?
Ans: Using of colours which are not permitted leads to
identification of drug as spurious and attracts legal action