District Court, W.D. Virginia July 23, 2007, 1:07CR00029 (United States v. Purdue Frederick Co., Inc.)

OPINION AND ORDER

JONES, Chief Judge.

The issue before the court is whether or not to accept the plea agreements in this case.

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The Purdue Frederick Company, Inc. (“Purdue”) has pleaded guilty to misbrand-ing OxyContin, a prescription opiod pain medication, with the intent to defraud or mislead, a felony under the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. 21 U.S.C.A. §§ 331(a), 333(a)(2) (West 1999).