Deal with OxyContin maker leaves families angry, conflicted
A landmark settlement in the nation’s opioid epidemic is forcing the owners of OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma to give up the company and pay out $4.5 billion (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - September 2, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news
Oxycontin Maker Purdue Dissolved, Family to Pay $4.5 Billion in Bankruptcy Settlement
THURSDAY, Sept. 2, 2021 -- Purdue Pharma was dissolved on Wednesday and the Sackler family will pay $4.5 billion under a bankruptcy settlement that will end thousands of lawsuits brought against the company over the United States ' opioid... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - September 2, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Judge conditionally approves plan to dissolve OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma
A federal bankruptcy judge ruled that Purdue Pharma, the maker of the addictive painkiller OxyContin, will be dissolved under a... (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - September 1, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Purdue Pharma Is Dissolved and Sacklers Pay $4.5 Billion to Settle Opioid Claims
The ruling in bankruptcy court caps a long legal battle over the fate of a company accused of fueling the opioid epidemic and the family that owns it. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - September 1, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jan Hoffman Tags: Suits and Litigation (Civil) Pain-Relieving Drugs Opioids and Opiates Liability for Products Drug Abuse and Traffic Drugs (Pharmaceuticals) OxyContin (Drug) Medicine and Health Purdue Pharma Drain, Robert D Sackler Family your-feed-h Source Type: news
Judge will approve Purdue Pharma bankruptcy that shields Sacklers from opioid lawsuits
The drugmaker behind OxyContin pleaded guilty to criminal charges in November stemming from its handling of opioids. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - September 1, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Judge set to rule on Purdue Pharma's opioid settlement plan
A U.S. bankruptcy judge is expected to rule Wednesday on a plan for OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma to settle thousands of lawsuits brought by state and local governments and others over its role in the nation's opioids crisis (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - September 1, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news
Oxycodone vs. Morphine After Endometriosis Resection Oxycodone vs. Morphine After Endometriosis Resection
This study aimed to compare the analgesic potency of oxycodone versus morphine after laparoscopic deep infiltrating endometriosis resection. Is one preferable to the other?BMC Anesthesiology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - August 30, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Anesthesiology Journal Article Source Type: news
Purdue: Settlement better for states than continuing suits
A Purdue Pharma lawyer says states would get more money from settling with the company than if they were allowed to continue their lawsuits against the OxyContin maker and members of the Sackler family who own it (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - August 25, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news
OxyContin maker's lawyer warns of long, expensive litigation
A lawyer for Purdue Pharma says the company's settlement plan is the only way to avoid long and expensive litigation (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - August 23, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news
Family Behind Oxycontin Denies Any Responsibility for Opioid Crisis
THURSDAY, Aug. 19, 2021 -- The former president and co-chairman of Purdue Pharma said Wednesday that his family and the company bear no responsibility for the opioid crisis in the United States.
Richard Sackler, M.D., made his comments in testimony... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - August 19, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Family Behind Oxycontin Denies Any Responsibility for Opioid Crisis
THURSDAY, Aug. 19, 2021 -- The former president and co-chairman of Purdue Pharma said Wednesday that his family and the company bear no responsibility for the opioid crisis in the United States.
Dr. Richard Sackler made his comments in testimony... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - August 19, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Richard Sackler Says Family and Purdue Bear No Responsibility for Opioid Crisis
In a rare courtroom appearance, the former Purdue Pharma president and board member was evasive and defiant. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - August 19, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jan Hoffman Tags: your-feed-science Pain-Relieving Drugs Opioids and Opiates Drugs (Pharmaceuticals) OxyContin (Drug) Purdue Pharma Sackler, Richard (1945- ) Source Type: news
Sacklers Threaten to Pull Out of Opioid Settlement Without Broad Legal Immunity
In a rare court appearance, David Sackler said he and his family would withdraw their pledge to pay $4.5 billion, unless they are shielded from lawsuits related to Purdue Pharma. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - August 18, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jan Hoffman Tags: Pain-Relieving Drugs Suits and Litigation (Civil) Bankruptcies Opioids and Opiates High Net Worth Individuals Drugs (Pharmaceuticals) Drug Abuse and Traffic OxyContin (Drug) Purdue Pharma Sackler Family Sackler, David Drain, Robert D Source Type: news
Purdue Pharma director grilled on proposed opioid settlement
Purdue Pharma's quest to settle thousands of lawsuits over OxyContin's toll has entered its final phase with the grudging acceptance of most of those who have claims against the company (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - August 12, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news
OxyContin maker's settlement goes to judge for confirmation
Purdue Pharma's quest to settle thousands of lawsuits over OxyContin's toll is entering its final phase with the grudging acceptance of most of those who have claims against the company (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - August 12, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news
