The company behind Oxycontin has reached an agreement with the U.S. government over its role the opioid epidemic.

Purdue Pharma will pay $6-billion as part of its settlement.

The Sackler family, which owns the company, is also apologizing.

Several states had rejected an earlier offer over a lack of cash contributions. There was also no apology.

This deal also includes immunity for the Sackler family from civil lawsuits.

The terms still have to be approved by a judge.