Washington Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence MPJE Practice Exam

Which of the following is a reason a drug could be considered misbranded?

1. Produced by multiple manufacturers

2. Incomplete labeling

3. Available over the counter

4. Not popular in the market

The correct answer is: Incomplete labeling

A drug could be considered misbranded if the labeling is incomplete. This means that the label is not providing all of the necessary information about the drug, such as the ingredients, dosage instructions, or warnings. This can be dangerous for consumers as they may not be aware of potential side effects or interactions with other medications. Option A is incorrect because drugs can be produced by multiple manufacturers as long as they follow FDA regulations and guidelines. Option C is incorrect because being available over the counter does not necessarily mean a drug is misbranded. Over the counter drugs still need to have complete and accurate labeling. Option D is incorrect because a drug's popularity in the market does not determine whether or not it is misbranded. The FDA regulates all drugs, regardless of their popularity.