DEA Proposes New Import, Export Restrictions for Zipeprol

The Drug Enforcement Administration is proposing to list the opioid zipeprol as a schedule I substance under the Controlled Substances Act. “If finalized, this action would impose the regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal sanctions applicable to schedule I controlled substances on persons who handle (manufacture, distribute, reverse distribute, import, export, engage in research, conduct instructional activities or chemical analysis with, or possess), or propose to handle zipeprol,” DEA said. Comments are due July 13.