Attorneys General Sign $7.4B Purdue Pharma Opioid Settlement
Dow Jones - HealthMonday, June 16, 2025 at 6:55:00 PM
State attorneys general have finalized a massive $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, effectively ending the Sackler family’s ownership of the company. The deal also bans the Sacklers from any future opioid sales in the U.S. and channels billions into addiction treatment and prevention programs nationwide.
Editor’s Note: This isn’t just another corporate settlement—it’s a landmark moment in the fight against the opioid epidemic. Purdue Pharma and the Sacklers have long been accused of fueling the crisis through aggressive marketing of OxyContin. While the money will help fund recovery efforts, critics argue the Sacklers themselves aren’t facing enough personal accountability. Still, it’s a step toward holding Big Pharma responsible and getting resources to communities hit hardest by addiction.
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