
About the film

investigation diabetes drug food & drug administration (fda)
Phonies Beware!
Release Date: May 25, 1956
Year | : | 1956 |
Slogan | : | «» |
Genres | : | Drama |
Production Companies | : | RKO Radio Pictures, RKO Pathé Pictures |
Director | : | Larry O'Reilly |
Producers | : | |
Writers | : | Frances Dinsmoor |
RunTime | : | 8 mins. |
This Screenliner short shows how the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) looks at drug claims that may be fraudulent. In this case, a product called Elixirex is advertised as a cure-all for almost any ailment, including arthritis, rheumatism, and diabetes. After a diabetes patient dies following the use of Elixirex, FDA inspectors start their investigation.
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