Posted on 10/11/2022 10:22:22 PM PDT by NeverCheney
WASHINGTON (Reuters)—The U.S. government this week bought $290 million in supplies of a drug designed to treat blood cell injuries following radiological and nuclear emergencies as part of what it said were long-standing efforts to prepare for potential health impacts from threats to national security.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services purchased the drug Nplate from Amgen Inc.
When asked whether the purchase, announced Tuesday, was linked to tensions with Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, an HHS spokesperson said it was part of ongoing efforts to prepare for a wide range of threats including chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and emerging infectious diseases.
With funds from the Project Bioshield Act, a law passed in 2004, HHS supports the development of diagnostics, vaccines, and treatments to respond to potential health impacts of such threats. When development is successful, HHS buys the products for national preparedness.
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I’ve not read one of wanting to go to nuclear war. Not a word.
330 million Americans, $290 million, a ridiculously low $1 a dose, and a very optimistic single dose cure, certainly not enough for all of us.
The purpose of this buy is to raise the price and make it difficult for us to buy. It will all sit in a warehouse and be impossible to distribute in case of an attack.
Good job Joe.
Right - and Big Media (as the gubmint - through our taxes - runs commercials pimping them).
All of the drugs being handed out to Dem donors and politicians???
thats interesting how they worked around air defenses
thanks for posting this
“ Yes because it kills cells in the bone marrow.”
Exactly. Hence why I had a bone marrow transplant.
How are you doing?
It’s been a ride. Thanks for asking. All the harsh Chemo doesn’t compare to the beating the donor stem cell transplant put me thru. But, I’m grateful to be past it all.
Where’d they find old cellulose nitrate film??
Who knows?
But it is amazing what turns up stashed in warehouses, basements, attics, and surplus and salvage yards.
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