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Purdue Pharma Shutdown: $7.4B Deal Ends OxyContin Maker's Era
AnalysisPainMay 2, 2026

Purdue Pharma Shutdown: $7.4B Deal Ends OxyContin Maker's Era

Purdue Pharma, the manufacturer of OxyContin, is ceasing operations as part of a $7.4 billion settlement to resolve claims related to the opioid crisis. This landmark deal signifies a major turning point in the legal and societal reckoning with the epidemic.

Dr. Yuki Tanaka