Breaking News: Pfizer has blocked its drugs from being used in lethal injections, cutting off the last open-market source of such drugs

Add nytdirect@nytimes.com to your address book. May 13, 2016 NYTimes.com » Breaking News Alert May 13, 2016   BREAKING NEWS Pfizer has blocked its drugs from being used in lethal injections, cutting off the last open-market source of such drugs Friday, May 13, 2016 4:02 PM EDT The pharmaceutical giant Pfizer announced on Friday that it has imposed sweeping controls on the distribution of its products to ensure that none are used in lethal injections, a step that closes off the last remaining open-market source of drugs used in executions. More than 20 American and European drug companies have already adopted such restrictions, citing either moral or business reasons. Nonetheless, the decision from one of the world's leading pharmaceutical manufacturers is seen as a milestone. Read more » ADVERTISEMENT FOLLOW NYTimes FACEBOOK @NYTimes Get more NYTimes.com newsletters » | Get unlimited access to NYTimes.com and our NYTimes apps for just $0.99. Subscribe » ABOUT THIS EMAIL You received this message because you signed up for NYTimes.com's Breaking News Alert newsletter. Unsubscribe | Manage Subscriptions | Change Your Email | Privacy Policy | Contact | Advertise Copyright 2015 The New York Times Company | 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018