The sale of narcotic analgesic pills is increasing, as is diversion and the non-medical use of prescription drugs. These drugs are easy to obtain and they are viewed as "safer" than street drugs. This report summarizes the most recent data.
Don't miss this resource! An up to date (September 2006) publication for information on various prescribed medications. Easy to use and written in plain english.
This easy to use website lists all current prescription drugs and includes a variety of tools that can be printed for use with patients - drug information sheets and warnings. Information about over the counter (OTC) drugs are also found on this site.
OxyContin is a trade name for the drug oxycodone hydrochloride. Manufactured by Purdue Pharma L.P., OxyContin is a controlled-release form of oxycodone prescribed to treat chronic pain. When used properly, OxyContin can provide pain relief for up to 12 hours.
The prevalence of lifetime nonmedical use of oxycodone increased significantly from an
estimated 11.8 million users in 2002 to 13.7 million users in 2003
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