Purdue Pharma agrees to $7.4B opioid settlement with states
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WCBD Charleston on MSNSouth Carolina to get $72.8 million as part of national settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue PharmaSouth Carolina is set to receive nearly $73 million as part of a multi-billion-dollar settlement with pharmaceutical manufacturer Purdue Pharma over its alleged role in the national opioid crisis. 55 attorneys general agreed to a $7.
The $7.4 billion nationwide settlement with provide state and local governments with funds for opioid treatment efforts, said NC Attorney General Jeff Jackson.
A linguistic loophole could put an estimated $250 million opioid settlement payout in jeopardy due to New York for addiction treatment, prevention and recovery programs.
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