Purdue Pharma, Maker of OxyContin, Files for Bankruptcy

The filing is a centerpiece of an agreement to settle thousands of cases against the company for its role in the opioids crises. But it is expected to be vigorously contested by many states.

Source: NYT Health - September 16, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jan Hoffman and Mary Williams Walsh Tags: your-feed-science Suits and Litigation (Civil) Bankruptcies States (US) OxyContin (Drug) Opioids and Opiates Drug Abuse and Traffic Purdue Pharma Sackler Family Source Type: news