Judge to Approve Purdue Pharma and Sackler Family Opioid Settlement

The agreement aims to resolve thousands of lawsuits linked to the U.S. opioid crisis, involving OxyContin-maker Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family.

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Terms & Concepts
  • Opioid: A class of drugs that include prescription pain relievers like OxyContin, as well as illegal drugs such as heroin.
  • Purdue Pharma: A U.S. pharmaceutical company known for manufacturing OxyContin, implicated in the opioid crisis.
  • Settlement: A legal agreement to resolve a dispute without continuing to trial, often involving payment or other terms.