Scenario #2: Dr. No is invited by Novarmints to take part in a study involving a recently FDA-approved drug that it is in the process of marketing to the public. Dr. No would be required to prescribe the drug for his patients and then complete brief questionnaire about each patient's experience with the drug. The questionnaire for each patient is expected to take about 15-20 minutes to complete.Novarmints will pay Dr. No $3,000 for each completed questionnaire. Dr. No sees this as "easy money" and a great way to increase practice revenues. Would this arrangement be lawful under the Anti-kickback statute? Explain your answer. What could be the potential consequences of a violation?

Hint: Is this a real drug study?