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OxyContin-maker Purdue Pharma admits role in opioid epidemic, pleads guilty to federal charges

Steve Janoski, NorthJersey.com Comments Off on OxyContin-maker Purdue Pharma admits role in opioid epidemic, pleads guilty to federal charges

Purdue Pharma, which invented OxyContin, agreed to pay fines of $8 billion, will be effectively dissolved and converted into a benefit company.

       
Steve Janoski, NorthJersey.com
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