"Netflix's Painkiller Exposé: The Inside Story of Curtis Wright's Role in OxyContin's FDA Approval"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail
Curtis Wright, the former high-ranking official in the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) who played a key role in lifting the federal ban on OxyContin, is now living in retirement in New Hampshire, one of the states hardest hit by the opioid crisis. Wright's involvement in the drug scandal is highlighted in the Netflix series Painkiller, where he is portrayed as one of the villains who allowed the epidemic to happen by bending to the wishes of Purdue Pharma. Despite the attention brought by the show, Wright refuses to comment on his role. He currently resides in a modest home in Littleton, New Hampshire, and leads a quiet life away from the public eye.