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Purdue Pharma To Pay $7.4 Billion In Lawsuits Over OxyContin Toll
Stamford-based Purdue Pharma and owners have agreed to pay $7.4 billion in settlement to lawsuits over the toll of OxyContin.

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Stamford-based Purdue Pharma and owners have agreed to pay $7.4 billion in settlement to lawsuits over the toll of OxyContin.

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