Texas Execution Drugs: New Details Reveal Secret Supply

Here’s a breakdown of the key data regarding the expiration dates of pentobarbital used in Texas⁢ executions, based on the provided text:

* compounding & Expiration Dates: compounding pharmacies can register as “outsourcing facilities” to produce larger batches and assign expiration⁣ dates.
* Vial Expiration Dates & Usage:

* 5 vials (purchased previously): Originally “beyond use” by sept 2024, extended to May 2026.
* 3 vials (purchased previously): “Beyond ​use” by sept 2024.
* 20 1-gram vials (Sept 2024): Expired April 2025. Used in the executions of Garcia White, Steven Nelson, Richard Tabler, and Moises ⁢Mendoza (all in late ‌2024/early⁢ 2025).
* 8 2.5-gram vials (Feb): Expire at the ‌end of the current month (presumably October 2024, given the article’s date). Used in the execution of Matthew Johnson in May. It’s unclear if the same supply was used for Blaine Milam’s execution in September.
* Robert Roberson⁤ Execution: It’s unclear if expiring drugs‍ were intended for ‍use ​in the Oct. 16 execution of Robert Roberson.

In essence, the article highlights concerns about Texas​ using ‍drugs with ⁢extended or nearing-expiration dates for lethal ⁢injections.