DEA Intends to Temporarily Add 2 Opioids to Schedule I Drug List

The Drug Enforcement Administration said it intends to temporarily add two synthetic opioids to Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. DEA can issue a final order temporarily adding the substances 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.

(Federal Register 03/23/16)