DEA Proposes Placement of Five Synthetic Opioids into Schedule I

Summary

The Drug Enforcement Administration proposes moving five synthetic opioids, including cyclopentyl fentanyl and valeryl fentanyl, into Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, making permanent existing regulatory controls and sanctions for handling these substances. The proposed action would affect persons involved in manufacturing, distributing, importing, exporting, research, instructional activities, or possessing these opioids.