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Phonies Beware!

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.

8m1956NRTMDb 6.5

English

Crew and Cast

Storyline

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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Info

Status
Released
Released
25 May 1956
Runtime
8m
Rating
NR
TMDB score
6.5 / 10 (2 votes)

Production

Studios
RKO Radio Pictures, RKO Pathé Pictures
Countries
United States of America

Languages

Original
English
Spoken
English