Us govt buying massive amounts of POTASSIUM IODIDE TABLETS 

Thread: Us govt buying massive amounts of POTASSIUM IODIDE TABLETS

looks like this was actioned on the 9th april from a requirement made 12/12/11 and includes the following text.

Quantity:  75,000 PG

•5.     The use of this authority is necessary because the USAMMA has submitted a MILSTRP for this item to ensure that critical operational forces are protected in the event of nuclear fallout.  The recent earthquake in Japan in March of 2011 and the resultant nuclear crisis has renewed interest in this item.

Anbex Inc. is the only FDA-approved manufacturer of the subject item. There are fourteen tablets in each package which will protect one adult for two weeks 

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The FDA recommends potassium iodide (KI) for thyroid blocking in radiation emergencies.  It can be used to provide safe and effective protection against thyroid cancer caused by irradiation.

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looks like they are just looking after themselves i guess.

glad i got a couple months supply a while back (march last year). maybe time to renew the perscription and then get some more lugols..