DEA Intends to Add Synthetic Opioid to Schedule I Drug List

June 17, 2020 |Other U.S.

The Drug Enforcement Administration said it intends to temporarily add the synthetic opioid isotonitazene to Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. DEA can issue a final order temporarily adding the substance after a 30-day period. If issued, the final order will take effect immediately and stay in effect for a three-year maximum, pending completion of a permanent scheduling order.

(Federal Register 06/18/20)