OxyContin and Prescription Abuses

OxyContin is a highly addictive pain control medication manufactured by Purdue Pharma L.P. A time-released form of oxycodone, (the active ingredient in the drugs Percodan and Percocet) OxyContin is an opium derivative originally intended for use by terminal cancer patients and chronic pain sufferers. Hundreds of people have become addicted to OxyContin, suffering financial ruin, addiction complications and death. It has been alleged that Purdue Pharma L.P. excessively marketed the drug while failing to warn users of its serious and addictive side effects.

Contact us to discuss whether you have a claim arising from the use of prescription of OxyContin.

To learn more about OxyContin visit the following sites:

Manufacturer's News:
http://www.news.bayer.com/news/news.nsf/ID/01-0219