Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:Docket No. DEA-1641
Schedules of Controlled Substances: Temporary Placement of O-Desmethyltramadol in Schedule I
Justice Department, Drug Enforcement Administration — observed across 2 documents over 49 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.
In plain English
Temporarily, the federal government is placing O-Desmethyltramadol, a substance related to the painkiller tramadol, into the most restricted drug category, making it illegal to make, sell, or own. Check your inventory if you make or sell supplements or chemicals, and immediately stop any sales or possession of this substance.
First seen
Jun 24, 2026
Last seen
Aug 12, 2026
Latest stage
Rule
PRORULE → RULE
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Effective on
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Stage timeline
Final·Jun 24, 2026·91 FR 37822
Schedules of Controlled Substances: Temporary Placement of O-Desmethyltramadol in Schedule I
#2026-12654
Final·Aug 12, 2026·91 FR 52013
Schedules of Controlled Substances: Temporary Placement of O-Desmethyltramadol in Schedule I
effective Aug 12, 2026#2026-16413