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DEA to Temporarily List Synthetic Opioid in Schedule I

The Drug Enforcement Administration on Aug. 20 announced the temporary listing of the synthetic opioid isotonitazene in schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. The chemical will be subject to import and export restrictions for schedule I substances. The agency…

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can temporarily list controlled substances for up to three years before a permanent listing is required. The temporarily listing for isotonitazene will remain in effect until Aug. 20, 2022, unless extended for another year.