Local Doctor Pleads Guilty in Misbranding Drugs Case
Laredo, Texas - Eduardo Miranda M.D., 55, of Laredo, has pleaded guilty to one count of introducing misbranded drugs into the country, announced United States Attorney Kenneth Magidson. From October 2007 through January 2009, Miranda, a doctor who specializes in treating patients with cancer, ordered cancer drugs from a pharmacy called QSP, based in Canada. These drugs were not approved for distribution or use in the U.S. and did not bear adequate labeling for use. Some of the drugs had instructions and labeling in other languages. QSP was also not an authorized distributor or a retailer of these drugs in Canada.
Action Details
- Date:December 20, 2013
- Agency:U.S. Attorney
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Enforcement Types:
- Criminal and Civil Actions