News Alert: Little-known makers of generic drugs played central role in opioid crisis, newly unsealed records show

Drugmaker Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, have long borne the brunt of criticism for inventing and deceptively marketing the painkiller OxyContin in the 1990s. But court records made public in recent days thrust a spotlight on a handful of obscure drug manufacturers that by 2006 — as the death rate was still accelerating — were selling the bulk of opioid pills flooding the country.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     News Alert Jul 27, 12:38 PM     Little-known makers of generic drugs played central role in opioid crisis, newly unsealed records show Drugmaker Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, have long borne the brunt of criticism for inventing and deceptively marketing the painkiller OxyContin in the 1990s. But court records made public in recent days thrust a spotlight on a handful of obscure drug manufacturers that by 2006 — as the death rate was still accelerating — were selling the bulk of opioid pills flooding the country. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071