Archived OxyContin Billionaire Patents Drug To Treat Opioid Addiction - Slashdot (science.slashdot.org)
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'Richard Sackler, the billionaire businessman behind Purdue Pharma, has patented a new drug to help treat opioid addiction (Warning: source may be paywalled; alternative source ). ', "The news of the patented form of buprenorphine, a mild opioid that is used to ease withdrawal symptoms, comes as Colorado's attorney general is suing the OxyContin creator for profiting from opioid addictions."
'Some now believe that Sackler and his family, who owns Purdue Pharma, will be trying to profit from the antidote. ', " The Washington Post reports:The report makes note of the patent's description , which acknowledges the risk of addiction associated with opioids and states that the drug could be used both in drug replacement therapy and pain management."
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