Purdue Pharma makes pain medicines such as hydromorphone, oxycodone, fentanyl, codeine, and hydrocodone. It is widely known for the production of drugs such as MS Contin, Oxycontin, and Ryzolt. In 1972, Contin (a controlled drug - release system) was developed. In 1984, its extended - release formulation of morphine, MS Contin was released. In 1996 its extended - release formulation of oxycodone, OxyContin was released.
when did purdue pharma begin manufacturing oxycontin in the united states
1996