Purdue Pharma

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Purdue Pharma L.P., is privately-held pharmaceutical company founded by physicians. It is located in Stamford, Connecticut.

Together with its independent associated companies, Purdue is dedicated to finding, developing, and bringing to market new medicines and related products that promote health and healing. The company has long been known for its pioneering research on persistent pain, a principal cause of human suffering.^{[citation needed]}

Purdue has also applied its expertise to other therapeutic areas such as respiratory diseases, oncology, and bacterial infections, and to a growing line of non-prescription products including laxatives, microbicides, and nutraceuticals. The company is dedicated to serving the evolving needs of healthcare providers, patients, and caregivers with innovative prescription and non-prescription medicines. A commitment to innovation and caring spans every aspect of the organization, from discovering and introducing new medicines to demonstrating their medical value.

Purdue has led the battle against inadequate treatment of pain^{[citation needed]} by developing sustained-release medications to manage pain and provide meaningful benefits for patients. Its sales, marketing, and medical education professionals provide the healthcare community with comprehensive educational materials and programs relating to pain management.

In its early years, Purdue was known for its antiseptic product, Betadine Solution, and its Senokot laxatives. Today, it is best known for its products for the treatment of pain; MS Contin Tablets and OcyContin Tablets.

Purdue has also assumed a leading role in addressing the serious public health problem of prescription drug abuse. The company has implemented a comprehensive program designed to assist in detection of the illegal trafficking and abuse of prescription drugs without compromising patient access to proper pain control.