OxyContin Abuse-Deterrent Postmarketing Data Are In. Now What?

Purdue’s postmarketing studies leave many unanswered questions about reformulated OxyContin, including the ‘million-dollar’ question of its impact on addiction. Advisory committee members ask for clarity on what constitutes ‘meaningful reduction’ in abuse and advise FDA on what to tell the public about the data.

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FDA to decide how to convey results of reformulated OxyContin postmarketing studies • Source: Shutterstock

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