DEA Intends to Add Synthetic Opioids to Schedule I Drug List
The Drug Enforcement Administration said it intends to temporarily add the synthetic opioids ortho-Fluorofentanyl, Tetrahydrofuranyl Fentanyl and Methoxyacetyl Fentanyl to Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. DEA can issue a final order temporarily adding the substance after a period of 30 days passes. If issued, the final order will take effect immediately and will stay in effect for a maximum of three years, pending completion of a permanent scheduling order.
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(Federal Register 09/12/17)