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Dan82 · 15th Mar 2011, 08:39 PM

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/03/15...iodide-sales/#

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One drug supplier says it has sold 250,000 anti-radiation pills to people in the U.S. concerned about possible exposure from Japanese nuclear reactors.

Troy Jones, president of Nukepills.com, said his company sold out over the weekend of potassium iodide pills, which prevent against radiation poisoning of the thyroid gland. Jones, in an interview with FoxNews.com, said that the pills were sold to dozens of U.S. pharmacies, corporations, hospitals and nuclear labs.

"You name it," he said.

Jones said that he has back-ordered more than a million tablets and is expected to get another 10,000 of the liquid potassium iodine. He also said that he has donated about 50,000 pills to Japan, many of them going to a hospital in Tokyo.

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Shevanel · 15th Mar 2011, 10:46 PM

Well no shit. If we're going to fear monger about this stuff, obviously the sales are going to go up.

Shevanel · 16th Mar 2011, 12:34 AM

Also, it's funny that the US listens to the Surgeon General's advice about this, but not tobacco. Hmm.

Revan · 16th Mar 2011, 01:02 AM

Umm how is the nuclear leak in Japan going to effect us here in US and Canada? I don't get it, I'm not really a geography person but isn't Japan kinda far from us to cause worry? I mean I can understand sales going up if they're being sent over to Japan to help people there, but why are people buying it here?

Shevanel · 16th Mar 2011, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Revan

Umm how is the nuclear leak in Japan going to effect us here in US and Canada? I don't get it, I'm not really a geography person but isn't Japan kinda far from us to cause worry? I mean I can understand sales going up if they're being sent over to Japan to help people there, but why are people buying it here?

Because people are saying the radioactive clouds that may be produced from the fucked up reactors at Fukashima may head into the Pacific Jet Stream and find their way over here. Potassium Iodine is generally only actively available within 10 miles of Nuclear Reactors in the US I believe, that's the general "danger zone" for reactors. This is at least from what I gather. The media is sensationalizing lots of things though. It's going to be tough and really rough for Japan. But I don't know why they have to scare Americans and Canadians. Probably biased against Nuclear power.

The radioactive clouds may be moving in our general direction, but they will dissipate before they get here. I'm pretty sure. I'm no scientist though.

15th Mar 2011, 10:46 PM	#2
Shevanel One Is Light. One Is Dark. Full Member Gender: The Dude Orientation: Bi-Winning Out Status: Everybody and Your Mom. Location: Bolivar, Ohio (From NY though) Age: 21 Posts: 7,672 Join Date: Dec 2008	Re: U.S. Drug Stores Report Sudden Increase in Potassium Iodide Sales Well no shit. If we're going to fear monger about this stuff, obviously the sales are going to go up. __________________ If there were no rewards to reap, No loving embrace to see me through this tedious path I've chosen here, I certainly would've walked away by now. Gonna wait it out... Be patient.

16th Mar 2011, 12:34 AM	#3
Shevanel One Is Light. One Is Dark. Full Member Gender: The Dude Orientation: Bi-Winning Out Status: Everybody and Your Mom. Location: Bolivar, Ohio (From NY though) Age: 21 Posts: 7,672 Join Date: Dec 2008	Re: U.S. Drug Stores Report Sudden Increase in Potassium Iodide Sales Also, it's funny that the US listens to the Surgeon General's advice about this, but not tobacco. Hmm. __________________ If there were no rewards to reap, No loving embrace to see me through this tedious path I've chosen here, I certainly would've walked away by now. Gonna wait it out... Be patient.

16th Mar 2011, 01:02 AM	#4
Revan EC Addict Full Member Gender: M for MEEP! Orientation: Mutant and Proud Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Windsor, Ontario Age: 24 Posts: 6,564 Join Date: Jun 2005	Re: U.S. Drug Stores Report Sudden Increase in Potassium Iodide Sales Umm how is the nuclear leak in Japan going to effect us here in US and Canada? I don't get it, I'm not really a geography person but isn't Japan kinda far from us to cause worry? I mean I can understand sales going up if they're being sent over to Japan to help people there, but why are people buying it here? __________________ "Is there some reason my coffee isn't here? Has she died or something?" - Miranda Priestly. Strength is not defined by physical capacity, but by indomitable will. ~ Mahatma Gandhi Procrastination is like masturbation, in the end you just wind up screwing yourself.