Nation OxyContin-maker Purdue Pharma admits role in opioid epidemic, pleads guilty to federal charges November 24, 2020Steve Janoski, NorthJersey.comComments Off on OxyContin-maker Purdue Pharma admits role in opioid epidemic, pleads guilty to federal charges Purdue Pharma, which invented OxyContin, agreed to pay fines of $8 billion, will be effectively dissolved and converted into a benefit company.