The Division of Pharmacy Services issued a final rule effective April 16 adding six opioid substances, four depressants, and two synthetic cathinones to Schedule I. The rule also adds three opioid analgesics to Schedule II, three mood-altering substances to Schedule IV, two substances to Schedule V and modifies Schedule VI removing FDA-approved cannabidiol substances from Schedule V.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.