Oxycodone
Timeline
| 1916 | Oxycodone was first synthesized in Germany as a semi-synthetic derivative of thebaine. 1 | |
| 1917 | Oxycodone is first introduced into clinical practice in Germany under the brand name Eukodal. 2, 3 | |
| 1920s | Reports first surface of Oxycodone causing "euphoric highs" in patients. [More Info] | |
| 1950 | Percodan (oxycodone and aspirin combo) is first launched by Endo Pharmaceutical. [More Info] | |
| 1960 | The United Nation Office on Drug and Crime includes oxycodone in the Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Ordinance. | |
| 1971 | Percocet (oxycodone and acetaminophen combo) is first launched by Endo Pharmaceutical. [More Info] | |
| 1995 | The FDA approves a higher-dose time-release form of Oxycodone under the brand name OxyContin, owned by Purdue Pharma. | |
| 1996 | OxyContin becomes publicly available. Recreational use and abuse of oxycodone increases. | |
| 2001 | OxyContin faces significant national media attention in the U.S. because of increases in recreational use and abuse. |