<P> 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 . </P>
<P> 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 . </P>
when did purdue pharma begin manufacturing oxycontin in the united states
when did purdue pharma begin manufacturing oxycontin in the united states
1996
1996