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Ron Wyden: To me, opioid manufacturers, through twisted research, deceptive marketing, and bought and paid for patient advocacy…

On the recordApril 18, 2018
To me, opioid manufacturers, through twisted research, deceptive marketing, and bought and paid for patient advocacy groups had a significant role in fueling the crisis.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

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Wyden criticized opioid manufacturers for their role in the opioid crisis.

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