the attorney general’s concerns about the opioid crisis and we are committed to working collaboratively to find solutions,” the statement says. Allergan sent a statement saying it “shares society’s concerns about the opioid crisis in the United States.” “Allergan has a history of supporting — and continues to support — the safe, responsible use of prescription medications. This includes opioid medications, which when sold, prescribed and used responsibly, play an appropriate role in pain relief for millions of Americans,” the statement says. A statement from Janssen Pharmaceuticals said the company recognizes that opioid abuse has become a serious public health issue but defended its practices. “We firmly believe Janssen has acted responsibly and in the best interests of patients and physicians with regard to these medicines, which are FDA-approved and carry FDA-mandated warnings about possible risks on every product label,” the statement said. Representatives for Cephalon could not be immediately reached. Other states that have sued drug makers include Ohio, Missouri and Mississippi, Hunter said. In 1996, then Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmondson joined other states in a successful lawsuit against tobacco companies to recoup hundreds of millions in tax dollars, which funded medical expenses incurred by smokers.
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