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The Ethics of Execution Drugs

This chapter delves into Texas's controversial use of pentobarbital for executions, highlighting the involvement of a compounding pharmacy and the ethical dilemmas surrounding it. Through personal insights from a pharmacist, it examines the moral implications and financial motivations of pharmacies producing lethal injection drugs amidst a backdrop of compliance issues and legal challenges.

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