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“Until November 17, when the electronic prescriptions issued a month ago expired, the Registry Center extended the electronic prescriptions for this drug in the electronic health system to Vilnius residents who had not been able to take free potassium iodide tablets. In this way, the objective is to guarantee the smooth distribution of this medicine, which is intended to protect the thyroid gland in the event of a nuclear accident, to the inhabitants of the capital “, the report reads.
According to data from the Registry Center, electronic prescription has been expanded by about 220 thousand. Vilnius residents.
As Ieva Dirmaitė, the spokeswoman for the capital’s mayor, told LRT radio last week, about 40% of the potassium iodide tablets were recalled. Vilnius residents.
Potassium iodide tablets are delivered free of charge in pharmacies to all people who have declared their place of residence in Vilnius and have presented an identity document.
These tablets are distributed to the population as a preventive measure due to the start-up of the Astrava Nuclear Power Plant (CN) in Belarus. They are designed to protect the thyroid gland from the harmful effects of radioactive iodine.
It is emphasized that Vilnius residents should use potassium iodide tablets only in the event of a nuclear accident in a neighboring country and only if the competent state authorities provide such recommendations.
Earlier it was announced that in the event of an accident at the Astrava nuclear power plant releasing radioactive materials into the environment, the Lithuanian authorities would immediately inform the population through audible sirens, short warning messages to mobile phones and radio, television and others. media.
In the event of such an emergency, it is recommended to close the room and wait for reports from public authorities on what actions and measures to take to reduce the risk. At this stage, the population would also be informed about the need to take potassium iodide tablets.
In the event of a nuclear accident, the evacuation of the population takes place within a radius of 30 kilometers from the reactor.
According to the Municipality of Vilnius, since the country’s capital is larger (45 kilometers) from Astrava, in the event of an accident, Vilnius residents must first stay home, go out, follow the information on radio and television and wait further instructions: if taking pills, wear respiratory protection. , evacuate.
In total, the Ministry of Health has distributed 4 million. potassium iodide tablets in 16 municipalities located 100 kilometers from the Astrava nuclear power plant in Belarus.
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