Purdue Pharma Hit With Fresh Round of Opioid Lawsuits

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Six more states launched legal actions against Purdue Pharma this week, alleging the company misled the public and medical communities about the addictive risks of its prescription painkillers

Six more states launched legal actions against Purdue Pharma LP this week, ramping up pressure on the OxyContin maker to contain mounting liability over its alleged role in fueling the opioid epidemic.

Attorneys general in Kansas, Iowa, Maryland, West Virginia and Wisconsin each announced actions Thursday. The moves follow a joint investigation by the states dating back to 2017.

 

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Parent company....?

Confusing physicians prescribe pharmacists fill. They are actually at primary fault

Probably Death Camp States like Alabama.

Wow, they won’t even let the drug pharmers crossbow people in the face anymore. That’s messed up. How are they supposed to make money if they can’t axe pigeons. Where’s the money?

The 4th largest cause of death is prescription drugs.

All states and territories should do the same

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