Yes, I know that they are used for lethal injections in the U.S., but I need to know how much they would cost so that I could tell people how much their life is worth. No hater comments please! If you don't think it's funny, you can leave. All answers are appreciated. Thank you.
2007-11-21 15:39:12 · 4 answers · asked by Yefim 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
That's a lot of Pentothal. It's about $5 for 500mg, so 6-10 times that would be $30-50. Pancuronium (generic for Pavlon) is cheap - maybe $2? Potassium is cheap, too. They usually come in 20 mEq vials, so I'd say about $5 total for that.
When you take it to the checkout, you'll have to pay in the neighborhood of $40-60 for the lot.
You know that the cost of the drugs does not have ANYTHING to do with the worth of anyone's life, even a murderer's. It's a ridiculous concept.
2007-11-24 04:13:58 · answer #1 · answered by Pangolin 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't forget to add in the cost of the IV, the IV tubing, the saline flushes, and the pay for the person who's placing the IV and pushing the drugs (unless he or she is doing this pro bono).
Alternatively, since a properly wielded razor blade to the throat would kill someone, you could argue that the value of a person's life is no more than the price of the razor blade...
2007-11-22 03:17:13 · answer #2 · answered by Doxycycline 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are not only used in lethal injection. They are used theraputically in smaller doses. I have an rx for micro k which is potassium in 20meqs for 200 pills that cost 3$ with my insurance.
2007-11-22 07:39:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Realistically, since you can't get these drugs, why does it matter what they cost? Why is it your job to tell other people what their lives are worth? If it was really your job to pass on this information, would you not have access to it?
You could conceivably contact the manufacturers.
2007-11-21 23:50:43 · answer #4 · answered by CYP450 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋