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January 27, 2012

Watson, Mallinckrodt settle over generic painkiller

Watson Pharmaceuticals and Mallinckrodt have reached a settlement concerning a painkiller for which the former had sought Food and Drug Administration approval.

December 12, 2011

FDA approves crush-resistant painkiller by Endo

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new formulation of a painkiller made by Endo Pharmaceuticals designed to thwart drug abuse, Endo said Monday.

October 7, 2011

Watson files for approval of generic painkiller

Watson Pharmaceuticals is looking to become the first to market a generic version of a painkiller made by Pfizer, the drug maker said Friday.

August 12, 2011

Lannett ships morphine product

Lannett announced that it has started shipping morphine sulfate oral solution, a painkiller approved by the Food and Drug Administration in June.

April 20, 2011

Government agencies draft plan to curb opioid abuse

The Obama administration is looking to curb the growing national epidemic of prescription painkiller abuse, according to a plan unveiled Tuesday.

October 6, 2010

Watson, Endo settle Opana ER patent suit

Watson Pharmaceuticals has settled a patent lawsuit with Endo Pharmaceuticals concerning an Endo prescription painkiller,...