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| DOC: Pfizer decision won't affect Alabama executions |
| By montgomeryadvertiser.com- Brian Lyman |
| Published: 05/18/2016 |
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The Alabama Department of Corrections says a pharmaceutical giant’s decision to restrict the use of its drugs in capital punishment won’t affect the state’s ability to carry out executions. Pfizer announced Friday afternoon it would only sell seven of its drugs — including the three used in Alabama’s execution process — to wholesalers and distributors and purchasers who “will not resell these products to correctional institutions for use in executions.” The company also said it would need certifications to ensure sales go where the company intends them. “Pfizer makes its products solely to enhance and save the lives of the patients we serve,” the company said in its Friday statement. “We strongly object to the use of any of our products in the lethal injection process for capital punishment.” Read More. |
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