Is Purdue Pharma up to their old tricks? On May 5th, the FDA will hold a hearing regarding the possible approval of a new “safer formulation” of OxyContin. Obviously, the new pill is being presented by Purdue as ’safer.’ Do I hear a big deja vu? How many people will the ‘new’ OxyContin turn into drug addicts desperate for drug rehab to save their lives?

Larry Golborn, host of The Prescription Addiction Radio show out of Tampa, Florida (WGUL 860 AM), will be airing details at 9:00 p.m. May 4th.

“The FDA is on notice that Purdue Pharma made false claims that led to thousands of deaths and devastated lives. An approval by the FDA of Purdue’s unproven claims will lead to even greater numbers of deaths and ruined lives because more doctors will mistakenly believe that it is safe to prescribe OxyContin, ” said Golborn.

I would tend to agree. ‘Once bitten, twice shy’ may not generally be a healthy way to live your life but, in the case of Purdue Pharma, I’d say the caution is more than warranted.

Drug rehab centers all over the U.S. are working to get people off OxyContin. Really, we don’t need any more people on it - no matter what Purdue says about the new formulation, it’s not going to be good. After all, it’s legal heroin. It’s basically the same drug, just as addictive, and just as tough to kick unless you get into a good drug rehab program. What could possibly make it safe?

I, for one, sincerely hope that this new formulation of OxyContin is disapproved. Purdue Pharma’s credibility is in the toilet, and the FDA’s isn’t far behind. 

If Purdue wants to do something useful, let them figure out how to fund the thousands of addicts they’ve helped create so they can get through a good drug rehab program and get their lives back. 

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