Purdue Pharma, maker of OxyContin, set to dissolve after judge approves its criminal sentence

OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma is set to be dissolved and replaced by a company focused on the public good by the week's end.

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The story so far

2 developments
  1. Apr 28OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma's criminal sentence could be the last step before company dissolves
  2. Apr 29Judge approves OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma's criminal sentence, a last step before it dissolves

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Last development · Apr 29 — Judge approves OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma's criminal sentence, a last step before it dissolves

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The Boston GlobeLean Left· 154d ago· ran in 2 outlets

OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma’s criminal sentence could be the last step before company dissolves

NBC NewsLean Left· 154d ago

Judge OKs OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma's criminal sentence, a last step before it dissolves

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WMURCenter· 153d ago

OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma set to dissolve after judge approves its criminal sentence

Ran by 4 outlets· NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth, NBC New York, +2 more
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· 153d ago

Judge approves OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma's criminal sentence, a last step before it dissolves

NBC New YorkLean Left· 153d ago

Judge approves OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma's criminal sentence, a last step before it dissolves

NBC Los AngelesLean Left· 153d ago

Judge approves OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma's criminal sentence, a last step before it dissolves

NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· 153d ago

Judge approves OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma's criminal sentence, a last step before it dissolves

Ran by 1 outlet· CBS News
CBS NewsCenter· 153d ago

Purdue Pharma, maker of OxyContin, set to dissolve after judge approves its criminal sentence

CBS NewsCenter· 153d ago

Purdue Pharma, maker of OxyContin, set to dissolve after judge approves its criminal sentence

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Washington ExaminerRight· 153d ago

OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma set to dissolve after judge approves sentence

MyNorthwestLean Right· 154d ago· ran in 2 outlets

OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma's criminal sentence could be the last step before company dissolves

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The GuardianLean Left· 153d ago

Purdue Pharma to be dissolved as judge approves criminal sentence in opioid case

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