Yes, and this is a perfect example of using the mechanism of action as an argument to justify its use rather than the actual clinically observed effect. Because oxycontin is a sustained release formulation as opposed to regular oxycodone, it “should” be less addictive. Turns out it was exactly wrong.
Different topic, same concept; masks “should” protect people from viruses. A concept only “proven” by extrapolation and the proverbial “common sense” with zero actual clinical evidence