Drug Makers Losing a Bid to Foil Generic Painkillers

The companies making the narcotic painkillers OxyContin and Opana have introduced tamper-resistant pills, hoping to slow adoption of the drugs’ generic versions.

Source: NYT Health - January 2, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: By KATIE THOMAS and BARRY MEIER Tags: Pain-Relieving Drugs Drugs (Pharmaceuticals) Drug Abuse and Traffic Food and Drug Administration OxyContin (Drug) Generic Brands and Products Source Type: news