Who manufactures the powerful painkiller Oxycontin? prescription-drugs Prescription DrugsOxycontin, like all oxycodone-based medication, is available by prescription only. opiates OpiatesOxycontin, and its active ingredient oxycodone, is a synthetic opioid used for severe, chronic pain management. painkillers PainkillersThe term "painkillers" is commonly used to describe powerful prescription pain relief medication. oxycontin OxycontinOxycontin is a brand name oxycodone-based, time-release pain relief medication approved by the FDA in 1995. |
Oxycontin was originally created and manufactured by Purdue Pharmaceuticals. Through an agreement with Purdue Pharma in 2005, Watson Pharmaceuticals became the exclusive United States manufacturer and distributor of generic Oxycontin. |
Purdue Pharmaceuticals. NOTE: Patents begin to expire in 2013. Generic Oxy soon to be available.
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