Purdue Pharma

Purdue Pharma

  • 575 Granite Court
  • Pickering, Ontario
  • L1W 3W8

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Purdue is a research-based pharmaceutical company in Pickering, Ontario dedicated to advancing healthcare through research, education and pharmaceutical innovation. As one of several manufacturers in Canada of controlled prescription medications for the treatment of chronic pain, Purdue is concerned about the misuse and abuse of prescription drugs and is interested in funding the program for an understanding of the current prevalence and nature of prescription drug abuse. Privately held, Purdue Pharma is independently associated with the worldwide Purdue/Napp/Mundipharma group of companies.

Purdue Pharma is a leading manufacturer of prescription medicines for the treatment of persistent pain. Its Pickering headquarters include an R&D Formulation Laboratory, manufacturing plant, and administrative offices, employing 288 people. The company has been recognized as one of the “Top 100” employers in Canada, and celebrated its 50th anniversary in June 2006. More...

The support of leading corporations such as Purdue Pharma helps enhance the innovative and exceptional educational experience offered to students at UOIT. In particular, it furthers the Faculty of Science's dedication to creating and sharing scientific knowledge and infusing the thrill of discovery in its students, preparing them for rewarding careers as the next generation of highly skilled scientists and professionals or for post-degree studies and graduate school.

Purdue Pharma Canada is dedicated to developing and providing innovative medicines for patients and healthcare professionals and to supporting quality education for the safe use of its products.

David A. Pidduck is Vice President, Marketing and Health Solutions, for Purdue Pharma Canada. In this role, David is responsible for leading all sales and marketing activities, including product management, market research, continuing health education and the sales organization. David joined Purdue recently with many years of commercial experience in the pharmaceutical, drug delivery and device industries. He spent over 25 years at Baxter, most recently as Vice President for Baxter's Medication Delivery business in Europe, based in Zurich, Switzerland.

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