STAMFORD, Conn. – May 19, 2020 – Avrio Health L.P., a subsidiary of Purdue Pharma L.P. (“Purdue”), has initiated a program to evaluate the potential safety and virucidal effectiveness of certain formulations of Betadine® antiseptic products (active ingredient, povidone-iodine or “PVP-I”) against the virus causing COVID-19. An in vitro study evaluating activity against a surrogate coronavirus has begun, with additional […]

STAMFORD, Conn. – April 27, 2020 – Today, Avrio Health L.P., a subsidiary of Purdue Pharma L.P. (“Purdue”), announced plans to donate $1.6 million worth of Betadine antiseptic products (active ingredient, povidone-iodine or “PVP-I”) for use by frontline healthcare workers. Betadine Solution and Betadine Surgical Scrub are antiseptic products used to reduce the number of […]