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by politician 3321 days ago
Tldr: Oxycontin doesn't last for 12-hours unless doage levels exceed thresholds known to induce addiction and higher risks of death. The 12-hour claim is a marketing gimmick that the company will go to war over regardless of the collateral damage. Moreover, the US court system has repeatedly permitted the company to continue, and works with the company to seal these findings.

Good to know.