Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:DEA-1142

Schedules of Controlled Substances: Placement of Ethylphenidate in Schedule I

Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration — observed across 2 documents over 396 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

The DEA is banning ethylphenidate by putting it in Schedule I, the strictest drug category, making it illegal to make, sell, or have. If you work in pharmaceuticals, chemical manufacturing, or lab research, check your inventory now and remove any ethylphenidate to avoid federal penalties.

First seen

Sep 22, 2023

Last seen

Oct 22, 2024

Latest stage

Rule

PRORULE → RULE

396d

Effective on

Thursday, November 21, 2024

Stage timeline

  1. Proposed·Sep 22, 2023

    Schedules of Controlled Substances: Placement of Ethylphenidate in Schedule I

    #2023-20439

  2. Final·Oct 22, 2024

    Schedules of Controlled Substances: Placement of Ethylphenidate in Schedule I

    effective Nov 21, 2024#2024-24083