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NewPolicyReported 2026-10-09 12:00

Drug Enforcement Administration Corrects Scheduling of O-Desmethyltramadol in Schedule I

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) issued a correcting amendment to include the correct language for O-desmethyltramadol and its isomers, esters, ethers, salts, and salts of isomers, esters, and ethers in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act.

Why it matters. This regulatory action affects the legal status and control of O-desmethyltramadol, impacting its availability and distribution.

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Evidence

  • FFederal Register final rulesRegulator2026-10-09 12:00
    After publication of the temporary scheduling order, DEA inadvertently omitted the correct language that should have been included in 21 CFR part 1308. This document corrects the language in 21 CFR part 1308 to include the isomers, esters, ethers, salts, and salts of isomers, esters and ethers, whenever the existence of such isomers, esters, ethers and salts is possible of
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