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DEA Temporarily Adds Three Synthetic Opioids to Schedule I of Drug List

The Drug Enforcement Administration is temporarily adding the synthetic opioids ortho-fluorofentanyl, tetrahydrofuranyl fentanyl, and methoxyacetyl fentanyl to Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, in a temportary scheduling order. The final order takes effect Oct. 26, and may remain in effect for up to three years unless the agency makes the listing permanent.

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(Federal Register 10/26/17)