Drug companies reach tentative deal to settle opioids lawsuit

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The nation’s three largest drug distributors and a drugmaker have reached a tentative deal to settle a lawsuit related to the nation’s opioid crisis

CLEVELAND — .

The agreement comes within hours of the first federal trial over the crisis, with opening statements scheduled for Monday in Cleveland.The tentative settlement involves drug distributors AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health and McKessen and drug manufacturer Teva.Purdue Pharma, maker of OxyContin, is trying to settle opioid lawsuits through bankruptcy court.

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Disgusting. Unless dozens of execs and the Sackler are imprisoned, there is no good settlement. This SUCKS.

If you don't try, you will never know. 'It's better to live with failure after trying than with the regret of not trying when you should have!'

There IS NOT OPIOD CRASIS

They will issue a heartfelt apology... once they get around to it.

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