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Big Pharma
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Owners of OxyContin Maker Paid $19M to Institution That Advises Opioid Policy
The Sackler Family, owners of Purdue Pharma and OxyContin, allegedly have a serious conflict of interest.
Study: Legal MJ Laws Create ‘Significant’ Dip in Pharmacy-Based Codeine Distribution
A recent study focuses on a specific opioid with high potential for misuse: codeine.
Big Pharma Exec Sentenced to Over Five Years in Prison For Role in Opioid Crisis
The real high level drug dealers are finally being held accountable.
Victims Of Opioid Abuse To Help Decide How Much Purdue Pharma Should Pay
Four victims are part of a bankruptcy committee that is investigating Purdue Pharma.
Trial Against Johnson & Johnson For Their Role in Opioid Crisis Begins Today
Opening statements for the trial against Johnson & Johnson were heard today in an Oklahoma courtroom.
Pharmaceutical Company CEO Found Guilty of Bribing Doctors to Prescribe Opioids
John Kapoor has been convicted of racketeering, as have four other executives.
Former Pharmaceutical Company CEO Indicted for Role in Opioid Crisis
The retired CEO of the Rochester Drug Co-Operative is facing criminal charges.
Study Shows More People Using Medical Marijuana in Place of Pharmaceuticals
More and more people are replacing their pills with pot.
FDA-Approved Cannabis-Based Drug is Officially Available by Prescription
Big pharma's version of weed is now legal. Real weed remains illegal.
Pharmaceutical Company Behind OxyContin Patents Treatment for Opioid Addiction
Purdue Pharmaceuticals, the makers of OxyContin, has patented a new drug...to combat opioid addiction.