The story of Purdue Pharma
Maker of OxyContin; pleaded guilty to federal felonies in 2020.
Purdue Pharma. Maker of OxyContin; pleaded guilty to federal felonies in 2020.
1999
Richard Sackler, CEO of Purdue Pharma.
According to the Massachusetts Attorney General. This is one side’s account, not established fact.
2012–2018
David Sackler, board member of Purdue Pharma. Member of the board of directors.
2020
24 Nov 2020: Purdue Pharma, convicted by U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. Conspiracy to defraud the United States and to violate the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act; conspiracy to violate the Anti-Kickback Statute. Purdue Pharma settled with the U.S. Department of Justice. $2.8B, an allowed bankruptcy claim to resolve civil False Claims Act liability.
17 Dec 2020: Craig Landau worked at Purdue Pharma. President and CEO.
Purdue Pharma, involved in Evolve to Excellence (2013), Harrington v. Purdue Pharma (2024), Massachusetts complaint against Purdue and the Sacklers (2019), U.S. opioid overdose epidemic, OxyContin deaths reported to Purdue (2001), OxyContin launch (1996), Purdue Pharma bankruptcy (2019 to 2026), Purdue Pharma guilty plea (2020), Purdue plan confirmed and effective (2025 to 2026) and Purdue payouts to the Sackler family (2008 to 2016).
According to the U.S. Supreme Court and the Massachusetts Attorney General, each in its own account.
Purdue Pharma, people who worked here: Curtis Wright, Jonathan Sackler, Mortimer D. A. Sackler and Richard Sackler.
According to the Massachusetts Attorney General.
Purdue Pharma, board members: Kathe Sackler.
Purdue Pharma produced OxyContin.
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