New Formulation of OxyContin (IMAGE)

Washington University School of Medicine

New Formulation of OxyContin

Caption

The prescription painkiller OxyContin comes in several different dosages, including this 80 mg version. An abuse-deterrent formulation of the OxyContin (left), introduced in 2010, has curtailed its illicit use, but about 25 percent of drug abusers entering rehab still abuse the drug, according to new research at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

Credit

US Drug Enforcement Administration

Usage Restrictions

None

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.