PROPOFOL

Propofol is one of the world's most widely used anesthetics and plays a vital role in patient care. Its use in executions - regardless of its source - could lead to sanctions by the European Union (EU) that would threaten the U.S. supply of this indispensable drug. By far the largest share of Propofol available to U.S. health care facilities is manufactured in Europe. EU export restrictions would therefore severely restrict U.S. access to the drug, potentially putting millions of patients at risk. For this reason, medical professionals oppose the use of Propofol in lethal injection.

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