Oxycontin Maker Admits Role In Opioid Epidemic, Pleads Guilty To Federal Charges

NorthJersey.com, Asbury Park Press
Tue, 11/24/2020 - 2:30pm

The company, which invented OxyContin, agreed to pay fines of $8 billion, will be effectively dissolved and converted into a benefit company.

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