The Misuse of Drugs Act 1977, the Misuse of Drugs Act 1984, Misuse of Drugs Act 2015 and the Criminal Justice (Psychoactive Substances) Act 2010 are the acts of the

Oireachtas The Oireachtas (, ), sometimes referred to as Oireachtas Éireann, is the Bicameralism, bicameral parliament of Republic of Ireland, Ireland. The Oireachtas consists of: *The President of Ireland *The bicameralism, two houses of the Oireachtas ...

regulating drugs in Ireland. The acts define the penalties for unlawful production, possession and supply of drugs. In 2015 the 1977 act was declared unconstitutional, immediately legalizing many drugs in Ireland including

ecstasy Ecstasy may refer to: * Ecstasy (emotion), a trance or trance-like state in which a person transcends normal consciousness * Religious ecstasy, a state of consciousness, visions or absolute euphoria * Ecstasy (philosophy), to be or stand outside o ...

, ketamine, and crystal meth. The situation lasted 24 hours before emergency legislation closing the loophole could take effect.

Regulations

The act provides for the Minister for Health to make regulations scheduling drugs according to their use perceived medical usability and their risk to the public. Additionally, these regulations outline the requirements for distribution and monitoring of the listed substances. The principal regulations are Misuse of Drugs Regulations 1988 (SI 328/1988) as amended by Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Regulations 1993 (SI 342/1993), Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No. 1) Regulations 1999 (SI 273/1999), Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (SI 53/2006), Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (SI 200/2007), Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 1) Regulations 2009 (SI 63/2009), Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2009 (SI 122/2009) and Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2010 (SI 200/2010).

Schedule 1

The substances (and certain derivatives thereof) considered by the state to have no medicinal or scientific value with consideration given regarding their likelihood of their being abused and thus would be considered illegal drugs.

Substances

*1-(1,3-Benzodioxol-5-yl)-2-(1-pyrrolidinyl)-pentanone ''(i.e. MDPV, added by 2010 Regulations)'' *1- Benzylpiperazine ''(added by 2010 Regulations, replacing '1-benzylpiperazinc (BZP)', added by 2009 Regulations)'' * Bufotenine *

Cannabinol Cannabinol (CBN) is a mildly psychoactive cannabinoid that acts as a low affinity partial agonist at both CB1 and CB2 receptors. This activity at CB1 and CB2 receptors constitutes interaction of CBN with the endocannabinoid system (ECS). CBN w ...

(except where contained in cannabis or cannabis resin) *Cannabinol derivatives * cannabis and cannabis resin ''(

hashish Hashish ( ar, حشيش, ()), also known as hash, "dry herb, hay" is a drug made by compressing and processing parts of the cannabis plant, typically focusing on flowering buds (female flowers) containing the most trichomes. European Monitorin ...

)'' *

Cathinone Cathinone (also known as benzoylethanamine, or β-keto-amphetamine) is a monoamine alkaloid found in the shrub '' Catha edulis'' (khat) and is chemically similar to ephedrine, cathine, methcathinone and other amphetamines. It is probably the m ...

* Coca leaf *Concentrate of poppy-straw * ,3–Dihydro–5–methyl–3–(4–morpholinylmethyl)pyrrolo[1, 2, 3–de��1,4–benzoxazin–6–yl]–1–naphthalenylmethanone ''(i.e. WIN 55,212-2, added by 2010 Regulations)'' *3–Dimethylheptyl–11–hydroxyhexahydrocannabinol ''(i.e. canbisol, added by 2010 Regulations)'' *Eticyclidine * Etryptamine ''(added by 2010 Regulations)'' *1-(2-Fluorophenyl)-2-methylaminopropan-1-one ''(i.e. 2-FMC, added by 2010 Regulations)'' *1-(3-Fluorophenyl)-2-methylaminopropan-1-one ''(i.e.

3-FMC 3-Fluoromethcathinone (also known as 3-FMC) is a chemical compound of the phenethylamine, amphetamine, and cathinone classes that has been sold online as a designer drug. It is a structural isomer of flephedrone (4-fluoromethcathinone). 3-Fl ...

, added by 2010 Regulations)'' *1-(4-Fluorophenyl)-2-methylaminopropan-1-one ''(i.e.

flephedrone Flephedrone, also known as 4-fluoromethcathinone (4-FMC), is a stimulant drug of the cathinone chemical class that has been sold online as a designer drug starting in 2008. Toxicity Flephedrone has only a short history of human use and its tox ...

, by 2010 Regulations)'' *9-(Hydroxymethyl)–6, 6–dimethyl–3–(2–methyloctan–2–yl)–6a, 7, 10, 10a–tetrahydrobenzo hromen–1–ol ''(i.e. HU-210, added by 2010 Regulations)'' * –Hydroxy–6–methyl–3–[5–phenylpentan–2–yloxy–5, 6, 6a, 7, 8, 9, 10, 10a octahydrophenanthridin–1–yl] acetate ''(i.e. levonantradol, added by 2010 Regulations)'' *Khat (being the leaves of Catha edulis (Celastraceae)) ''(added by 1993 Regulations)'' *Lysergamide *Lysergic acid diethylamide, Lysergide (and other N-alkyl derivatives of lysergamide) ''(i.e. LSD)'' *

Mescaline Mescaline or mescalin (3,4,5-trimethoxyphenethylamine) is a naturally occurring psychedelic protoalkaloid of the substituted phenethylamine class, known for its hallucinogenic effects comparable to those of LSD and psilocybin. Biological sou ...

* Methcathinone ''(added by 2010 Regulations)'' *1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-2-(methylamino)propan-1-one ''(i.e.

methedrone Methedrone (''para''-methoxymethcathinone, 4-methoxymethcathinone, bk-PMMA, PMMC, methoxyphedrine, 4-MeOMC) is a recreational drug of the cathinone chemical class. Chemically, methedrone is closely related to ''para''-methoxymethamphetamine (P ...

, added by 2010 Regulations)'' *2-Methylamino-1-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)butan-1-one ''(i.e. butylone, added by 2010 Regulations)'' *2-Methylamino-1-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)propan-1-one ''(i.e. methylone, added by 2010 Regulations)'' *4-(Methylthio)phenethylamine ''(i.e.

4-MTA 4-Methylthioamphetamine (4-MTA) is a designer drug of the substituted amphetamine class developed in the 1990s by a team led by David E. Nichols, an American pharmacologist and medical chemist, at Purdue University. It acts as a non-neurotoxic hi ...

, added by 2010 Regulations)'' *1-(4-Methylphenyl)-2-methylaminopropan-1-one ''(i.e.

mephedrone Mephedrone, also known as , , and , is a synthetic stimulant drug of the amphetamine and cathinone classes. Slang names include drone, , White Magic, meow meow, bubble, ''txomin'' and yurrpt. It is chemically similar to the cathinone compounds ...

, added by 2010 Regulations)'' * Psilocin *

Raw opium Opium (or poppy tears, scientific name: ''Lachryma papaveris'') is dried latex obtained from the seed capsules of the opium poppy ''Papaver somniferum''. Approximately 12 percent of opium is made up of the analgesic alkaloid morphine, which i ...

Rolicyclidine Rolicyclidine (PCPy) is a dissociative anesthetic that is similar in effects to phencyclidine, but is slightly less potent and has fewer stimulant effects. It instead produces a sedative effect described as being somewhat similar to a barbitura ...

Tenocyclidine Tenocyclidine (TCP) is a dissociative anesthetic with psychostimulant effects. It was discovered by a team at Parke-Davis in the late 1950s. Heterocyclic compounds and methods for producing the same It is similar in effects to phencyclidine (PCP) ...

* ''N'',''N''-Diethyltryptamine * ''N'',''N''-Dimethyltryptamine * N-(1-Benzyl-4-piperidyl)propionanilide * N-(1-(2-(2-Thienyl)ethyl)-4-piperidyl)propionanilide * 2,5-Dimethoxy-α,4-dimethylphenethylamine * N-Hydroxytenamphetamine and 4-Methyl-aminorex ''(added by 1993 Regulations)''

Schedule 2

Strictly controlled medicinal products (and derivatives thereof) or drugs used for scientific purposes which have a high likelihood of their being abused. Exemptions are provided to cover legitimate use for professional purposes by doctors, pharmacists, vets etc. and in other specified circumstances.

Substances and products

* Acetorphine *

Acetylmethadol Acetylmethadol, also known as methadyl acetate, is a synthetic opioid analgesic. It is a racemic mixture of alphacetylmethadol (α-acetylmethadol) and betacetylmethadol (β-acetylmethadol), which are in turn racemic mixtures of levacetylmethado ...

* Alfentanil * Allylprodine *Alphacetylmethadol ''(i.e.

levacetylmethadol Levacetylmethadol (INN), levomethadyl acetate (USAN), OrLAAM (trade name) or levo-α-acetylmethadol (LAAM) is a synthetic opioid similar in structure to methadone. It has a long duration of action due to its active metabolites. Medical uses LAA ...

)'' * Alphameprodine * Alphamethadol * Alphaprodine * Anileridine *

Benzethidine Benzethidine is a 4-phenylpiperidine derivative that is related to the clinically used opioid analgesic drug pethidine (''meperidine'', or ''Demerol''). Benzethidine is not currently used in medicine and is a Class A/ Schedule I drug which is c ...

Benzylmorphine Benzylmorphine (Peronine) is a semi-synthetic opioid narcotic introduced to the international market in 1896 and that of the United States very shortly thereafter. It is much like codeine, containing a benzyl group attached to the morphine mole ...

(3-benzylmorphine) * Betacetylmethadol *

Betameprodine Meprodine is an opioid analgesic that is an analogue of pethidine (meperidine). It is closely related to the drug prodine, the only difference being that meprodine has an ethyl group rather than a methyl at the 3-position of the piperidine r ...

* Betamethadol *

Betaprodine Prodine (trade names Prisilidine and Nisentil) is an opioid analgesic that is an analog of pethidine (meperidine). It was developed in Germany in the late 1940s. There are two isomers of the trans form of prodine, alphaprodine and betaprodine ...

* Bezitramide * Carfentanil *

Clonitazene Clonitazene is an opioid analgesic of approximately three times the potency of morphine. It is related to etonitazene Etonitazene is an analgesic drug, first reported in 1957, that has been shown to have approximately 1,000 to 1,500 times the po ...

* Cocaine *

Codoxime Codoxime (Codossima) is an opiate analogue that is a derivative of hydrocodone, where the 6- ketone group has been replaced by carboxymethyloxime. It has primarily antitussive Cold medicines are a group of medications taken individually ...

* Desomorphine * Dextromoramide * Diampromide * Diethylthiambutene * Difenoxin *

Dihydroetorphine Dihydroetorphine was developed by K. W. Bentley at McFarlan-Smith in the 1960s and is a potent opioid analgesic used mainly in China. It is a derivative of the better-known opioid etorphine, a very potent veterinary painkiller and anesthetic med ...

''(added by 2010 Regulations)'' *

Dihydromorphine Dihydromorphine (Paramorfan, Paramorphan) is a semi-synthetic opioid structurally related to and derived from morphine. The 7,8-double bond in morphine is reduced to a single bond to get dihydromorphine.Rama Rao Nadendla. Principles Of Organic ...

*Dimenoxadole ''(presumably

Dimenoxadol Dimenoxadol (International Nonproprietary Name, INN) (brand name Estocin (in Russia)), or dimenoxadole (British Approved Name, BAN), is an opioid analgesic which is a benzilic acid derivative, closely related to benactyzine (an anticholinergic). ...

)'' * Dimepheptanol *

Dimethylthiambutene Dimethylthiambutene (''N'',''N''-Dimethyl-1-methyl-3,3-di-2-thienylallylamine, DMTB, trade names Ohton, Aminobutene, Dimethibutin, Kobaton, Takaton, Dimethibutin) is an opioid analgesic drug, most often used in veterinary medicine in Japan and to ...

* Dioxaphetyl butyrate * Diphenoxylate * Dipipanone *

Drotebanol Drotebanol (Oxymethebanol) is a morphinan derivative that acts as an opioid agonist. It was invented by Daiichi Sankyo Co., Sankyo Company in Japan during the 1970s. It is synthesised from thebaine. Drotebanol has powerful antitussive (cough su ...

Ecgonine Ecgonine (tropane derivative) is a tropane alkaloid found naturally in coca leaves. It has a close structural relation to cocaine: it is both a metabolite and a precursor, and as such, it is a controlled substance in many jurisdictions, as are so ...

(and any derivative of ecgonine which is convertible to ecgonine or to cocaine) * Ethylmethylthiambutene * Etonitazene *

Etorphine Etorphine (M99) is a semi-synthetic opioid possessing an analgesic potency approximately 1,000–3,000 times that of morphine. It was first prepared in 1960 from oripavine, which does not generally occur in opium poppy extract but rather the r ...

Etoxeridine Etoxeridine (Carbetidine, Atenos) is a 4-phenylpiperidine derivative that is related to the clinically used opioid analgesic drug pethidine (meperidine). Etoxeridine was developed in the 1950s and investigated for use in surgical anesthesia, how ...

* Fentanyl *

Furethidine Furethidine is a 4-phenylpiperidine derivative that is related to the clinically used opioid analgesic drug pethidine (meperidine), but with around 25x higher potency. According to another source, Furethidine is 500/30 = 16.7 x the potency of pe ...

Heroin Heroin, also known as diacetylmorphine and diamorphine among other names, is a potent opioid mainly used as a recreational drug for its euphoric effects. Medical grade diamorphine is used as a pure hydrochloride salt. Various white and brow ...

* Hydrocodone *

Hydromorphinol Hydromorphinol (RAM-320, 14-Hydroxydihydromorphine), also is an opiate analogue that is a derivative of morphine, where the 14-position has been hydroxylated and the 7,8- double bond saturated. It has similar effects to morphine such as sedation ...

* Hydromorphone * Hydroxypethidine *

Isomethadone Isomethadone (INN, BAN; trade nameLiden; also known as isoamidone) is a synthetic opioid analgesic and antitussive related to methadone that was used formerly as a pharmaceutical drug but is now no longer marketed. Isomethadone was used as bo ...

* Ketobemidone *

Levomethorphan Levomethorphan (LVM) ( INN, BAN) is an opioid analgesic of the morphinan family that has never been marketed. It is the L-stereoisomer of racemethorphan (methorphan). The effects of the two isomers of the racemethorphan are quite different, with ...

Levomoramide Levomoramide is the inactive isomer of the opioid analgesic dextromoramide, invented by the chemist Paul Janssen in 1956. Unlike dextromoramide, which is a potent analgesic with high abuse potential, levomoramide is virtually without activity. ...

Levophenacylmorphan Levophenacylmorphan is a morphinan derivative that acts as an opioid agonist. It has potent analgesic effects and is around 10x more potent than morphine. Adverse effects associated with its use are those of the opioids as a whole, including pru ...

Levorphanol Levorphanol (brand name Levo-Dromoran) is an opioid medication used to treat moderate to severe pain. It is the levorotatory enantiomer of the compound racemorphan. Its dextrorotatory counterpart is dextrorphan. It was first described in German ...

* Lofentanil * Medicinal opium *

Metazocine Metazocine is an opioid analgesic related to pentazocine. While metazocine has significant analgesic effects, mediated through a mixed agonist–antagonist action at the mu opioid receptor, its clinical use is limited by dysphoric and hallucino ...

* Methadone *

Methyldesorphine Methyldesorphine is an opioid analgesic. First synthesized in Germany in 1940 and patented in the US in 1952, it has a high potential for abuse as with any potent opioid agonist, and is sometimes found along with desomorphine Desomorphine is ...

Methyldihydromorphine Methyldihydromorphine is a semi-synthetic opioid originally developed in Germany in 1936, controlled under both domestic law and UN conventions because of its possible potential for abuse. Methyldihydromorphine is related to heterocodeine and is ...

(6-methyldihydromorphine) * Methylphenidate *

Metopon Metopon (5-methylhydromorphone) is an opioid analogue that is a methylated derivative of hydromorphone which was invented in 1929 as an analgesic. Metopon is sometimes used in medicine, although longer acting than hydromorphone, Metopon is less p ...

Morpheridine Morpheridine (Morpholinoethylnorpethidine) is a 4-phenylpiperidine derivative that is related to the clinically used opioid analgesic drug pethidine (meperidine). It is a strong analgesic with around 4 times the potency of pethidine, and unlike p ...

* Morphine * Morphine methobromide (morphine N-oxide and other pentavalent nitrogen morphine derivatives) *

Myrophine Myrophine (Myristylbenzylmorphine) is an opiate analogue that was developed in 1952. It is a derivative of morphine. Myrophine is substituted with a 3-benzyl group and a 6- myristyl chain. It is metabolised to form benzylmorphine and then furthe ...

* Nabilone * Nicomorphine *

Noracymethadol Noracymethadol (INN) is a synthetic opioid analgesic related to methadone that was never marketed. In a clinical trial of postpartum patients it was reported to produce analgesia comparable to that of morphine but with less nausea, dizziness ...

Norlevorphanol Norlevorphanol is an opioid analgesic of the morphinan family that was never marketed. It is the ''levo''- isomer of 3-hydroxymorphinan (morphinan-3-ol). Norlevorphanol is a Schedule I Narcotic controlled substance in the United States with an ...

Normethadone Normethadone (International Nonproprietary Name, INN, British Approved Name, BAN; brand names Cophylac, Dacartil, Eucopon, Mepidon, Noramidone, Normedon, and others), also known as desmethylmethadone or phenyldimazone, is a Chemical synthesis, sy ...

Normorphine Normorphine is an opiate analogue, the N-demethylated derivative of morphine, that was first described in the 1950s when a large group of N-substituted morphine analogues were characterized for activity. The compound has relatively little opioid ...

Norpipanone Norpipanone (INN, BAN; Hexalgon) is an opioid analgesic related to methadone which was developed in Germany and distributed in Hungary, Argentina, and other countries. It had originally not been under international control but upon observation ...

Oripavine Oripavine is an opioid and the major metabolite of thebaine. It is the parent compound from which a series of semi-synthetic opioids are derived, which includes the compounds etorphine and buprenorphine. Although its analgesic potency is compar ...

''(added by 2010 Regulations)'' * Oxycodone *

Oxymorphone Oxymorphone (sold under the brand names Numorphan and Opana among others) is a highly potent opioid analgesic indicated for treatment of severe pain. Pain relief after injection begins after about 5–10 minutes, after oral administration it beg ...

* Pethidine * Phenadoxone *

Phenampromide Phenampromide is an opioid analgesic from the ampromide family of drugs, related to other drugs such as propiram and diampromide. It was invented in the 1960s by American Cyanamid Co. Although never given a general release, it was trialled and 5 ...

Phenazocine Phenazocine (brand names Prinadol, Narphen) is an opioid analgesic drug, which is related to pentazocine and has a similar profile of effects. Effects of phenazocine include analgesia and euphoria, also may include dysphoria and hallucinations at ...

* Phencyclidine * Phenomorphan *

Phenoperidine Phenoperidine(Operidine or Lealgin), is an opioid analgesic which is structurally related to pethidine and is used clinically as a general anesthetic. Medical use Phenoperidine is an opioid pain killer -- narcotic analgesic. Pharmacology It i ...

* Piminodine *

Piritramide Piritramide(R-3365, trade names Dipidolor, Piridolan, Pirium and others) is a synthetic opioid analgesic (narcotic painkiller) that is marketed in certain European countries including: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Slovenia, Germany and the ...

* Proheptazine *

Properidine Properidine is an opioid, an analgesic, and the isopropyl analog of pethidine. Properidine is under international control and is listed in the United States under the Controlled Substances Act (1970) as a Schedule I substance. It is a narcotic ...

Racemethorphan Methorphan comes in two isomeric forms, each with differing pharmacology and effects: * Dextromethorphan - An over-the-counter cough suppressant, as well as dissociative hallucinogen. * Levomethorphan - A potent opioid analgesic that was never ...

Racemoramide Racemoramide (INN, BAN), or simply moramide, is an opioid analgesic and a racemic mixture of the substances dextromoramide (the active component) and levomoramide (which is inactive), two enantiomers of a chiral molecule. Racemoramide is it ...

Racemorphan Racemorphan, or morphanol, is the racemic mixture of the two stereoisomers of 17-methylmorphinan-3-ol, each with differing pharmacology and effects: * Dextrorphan - an antitussive and dissociative hallucinogen ( NMDA receptor antagonist) * L ...

Remifentanil Remifentanil is a potent, short-acting synthetic opioid analgesic drug. It is given to patients during surgery to relieve pain and as an adjunct to an anaesthetic. Remifentanil is used for sedation as well as combined with other medications fo ...

''(added by 2010 Regulations)'' * Sufentanil *

Tapentadol Tapentadol, brand names Nucynta among others, is a centrally acting opioid analgesic of the benzenoid class with a dual mode of action as an agonist of the μ-opioid receptor and as a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (NRI). Analgesia occurs wit ...

''(added by 2010 Regulations)'' *

Thebacon Thebacon (INN; pronounced ), or dihydrocodeinone enol acetate, is a semisynthetic opioid that is similar to hydrocodone and is most commonly synthesised from thebaine. Thebacon was invented in Germany in 1924, four years after the first synthe ...

* Thebaine *

Tilidine Tilidine, or tilidate (brand names: Tilidin, Valoron, Tetova and Valtran) is a synthetic opioid painkiller, used mainly in Belgium, Bulgaria, Germany, Luxembourg, South Africa and Switzerland for the treatment of moderate to severe pain, both acu ...

Trimeperidine Trimeperidine (Promedol) is an opioid analgesic that is an analogue of prodine. It was developed in the early 1950s in the USSR during research into the related drug pethidine. Trimeperidine has four structural isomers, of which two are acti ...

* 4-Cyano-2-dimethylamino-4,4-diphenylbutane * 4-Cyano-1-methyl-4-phenylpiperidine * 2-Methyl-3-morpholino-1,1-diphenylpropanecarboxylic acid * 1-Methyl-4-phenylpiperidine-4-carboxylic acid * 1-Phenylcyclohexylamine * 4-Phenylpiperidine-4-carboxylic acid ethyl ester * 4-(1-Phenylcyclohexyl)morpholine * 1-Piperidinocyclohexanecarbonitrile * 1-(1-(2-Thienyl)cyclohexyl)pyrrolidine * 4-(1-(-2-Thienyl)cyclohexyl)morpholine

Substances

Acetyldihydrocodeine Acetyldihydrocodeine is an opiate derivative discovered in Germany in 1914 and was used as a cough suppressant and analgesic. It is not commonly used, but has activity similar to other opiates. Acetyldihydrocodeine is a very close relative deri ...

* Amineptine ''(added by 2010 Regulations)'' *

Amphetamine Amphetamine (contracted from alpha- methylphenethylamine) is a strong central nervous system (CNS) stimulant that is used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), narcolepsy, and obesity. It is also commonly used ...

Amphetaminil Amfetaminil (also known as amphetaminil, ''N''-cyanobenzylamphetamine, and AN-1; brand name Aponeuron) is a stimulant drug derived from amphetamine, which was developed in the 1970s and used for the treatment of obesity, ADHD, and narcolepsy. It ...

''(added by 2010 Regulations)'' *

Benzphetamine Benzphetamine (brand name Didrex) is a substituted amphetamine used short-term along with a doctor-approved, reduced- calorie diet, exercise, and behavioral program for weight loss. It is prescribed for obesity to people who have been unable to ...

* Buprenorphine * Butorphanol *

Codeine Codeine is an opiate and prodrug of morphine mainly used to treat pain, coughing, and diarrhea. It is also commonly used as a recreational drug. It is found naturally in the sap of the opium poppy, ''Papaver somniferum''. It is typically use ...

* Dexamphetamine * Dextropropoxyphene * Dihydrocodeine *

Ethylmorphine Ethylmorphine (also known as codethyline, dionine, and ethyl morphine) is an opioid analgesic and antitussive. Side effects Adverse effects are similar to other opioids and include drowsiness, constipation, vertigo, nausea, vomiting, and respirat ...

(3-ethylmorphine) * Fenethylline *

Glutethimide Glutethimide is a hypnotic sedative that was introduced by Ciba in 1954 as a safe alternative to barbiturates to treat insomnia. Before long, however, it had become clear that glutethimide was just as likely to cause addiction and caused simila ...

Lefetamine Lefetamine (Santenol) is a drug which is a stimulant and also an analgesic with effects comparable to codeine. Discovery Lefetamine-related 1,2-diphenylethylamines were invented in the 1940s and showed weak analgesic activity. It was inv ...

Mecloqualone Mecloqualone (Nubarene, Casfen) is a Quinazolinone-class GABAergic and is an analogue of methaqualone that was first made in 1960 and marketed mainly in France and some other European countries. It has sedative, hypnotic, and anxiolytic propertie ...

* Methaqualone *

Methylamphetamine Methylamphetamine may refer to: *Phentermine, α-methylamphetamine *2-Phenyl-3-aminobutane, β-methylamphetamine *Methamphetamine, ''N''-methylamphetamine ** Methamphetamine hydrochloride, "crystal meth" *Ortetamine, 2-methylamphetamine * 3-Methyla ...

* Methylphenidate * Nalbuphine *

Nicocodine Nicocodeine (Lyopect, Tusscodin) is an opioid analgesic and cough suppressant, an ester of codeine closely related to dihydrocodeine and the codeine analogue of nicomorphine. It is not commonly used in most countries, but has activity simila ...

* Nicodicodine (6-nicotinoyldihydrocodeine) * Norcodeine *

Phendimetrazine Phendimetrazine (Bontril, Adipost, Anorex-SR, Appecon, Melfiat, Obezine, Phendiet, Plegine, Prelu-2, Statobex) is a stimulant drug of the morpholine chemical class used as an appetite suppressant. Pharmacology Phendimetrazine functions as a p ...

* Phenmetrazine * Pholcodine * Propiram * Quinalbarbitone * ''N''-Ethylamphetamine *

Zipeprol Zipeprol is a centrally acting cough suppressant developed in France in the 1970s. It is not a morphinan derivative (in contrast to codeine and dextromethorphan). Zipeprol acts as a local anaesthetic and has mucolytic, antihistamine Antihista ...

''(added by 2010 Regulations)''

Schedule 3

Controlled medicinal products (and certain derivatives thereof) have a high likelihood of their being abused. Exemptions are provided to cover legitimate use for professional purposes by doctors, pharmacists, etc. and are frequently prescribed to the public for common ailments.

Substances

Cathine -norpseudoephedrine, also known as cathine and (+)-norpseudoephedrine, is a psychoactive drug of the phenethylamine and amphetamine chemical classes which acts as a stimulant. Along with cathinone, it is found naturally in '' Catha edulis'' (kha ...

*1-(3-Chlorophenyl)-4-(3-chloropropyl)piperazine ''(i.e. CCP, added by 2010 Regulations)'' *1-(3-Chlorophenyl)piperazine ''(i.e. mCPP, added by 2010 Regulations)'' * Chlorphentermine *

Diethylpropion Amfepramone, also known as diethylpropion, is a stimulant drug of the phenethylamine, amphetamine, and cathinone classes that is used as an appetite suppressant. It is used in the short-term management of obesity, along with dietary and lifestyl ...

*Ethchlorvnol (presumably

Ethchlorvynol Ethchlorvynol is a GABA-ergic sedative and hypnotic/soporific medication first developed by Pfizer in the 1950s. In the United States it was sold by Abbott Laboratories under the trade name Placidyl. Placidyl was available in 200 mg, 500& ...

) *

Ethinamate Ethinamate (Valamin, Valmid) is a short-acting carbamate-derivative sedative-hypnotic medication used to treat insomnia. Regular use leads to drug tolerance, and it is usually not effective for more than 7 days. Prolonged use can lead to dep ...

Flunitrazepam Flunitrazepam, also known as Rohypnol among other names, is a benzodiazepine used to treat severe insomnia and assist with anesthesia. As with other hypnotics, flunitrazepam has been advised to be prescribed only for short-term use or by those ...

''(moved up from Schedule 4 by 1993 Regulations)'' * 4-Hydroxybutanoic acid ''(added by 1993 Regulations)'' * Ketamine ''(added by 2010 Regulations)'' *

Mazindol Mazindol (brand names Mazanor, Sanorex) is a stimulant drug which is used as an appetite suppressant. It was developed by Sandoz Laboratories, Sandoz-Wander in the 1960s. Medical uses Mazindol is used in short-term (i.e., a few weeks) treatment ...

* Mephentermine * Meprobamate *

Methyprylone Methyprylon, or Noludar, is a sedative of the piperidinedione derivative family first developed by Hoffmann-La Roche. This medicine was used for treating insomnia, but is now rarely used as it has been replaced by newer drugs with fewer side eff ...

* Pemoline *

Pentazocine Pentazocine, sold under the brand name Talwin among others, is a painkiller used to treat moderate to severe pain. It is believed to work by activating (agonizing) κ-opioid receptors (KOR) and μ-opioid receptors (MOR). As such it is called an ...

* Phentermine *

Pipradrol Pipradrol (Meratran) is a mild central nervous system stimulant ( norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor) that is no longer widely used in most countries due to concerns about its abuse potential. Pipradrol is still used in some European cou ...

* Temazepam ''(moved up from Schedule 4 by 1993 Regulations)''

Schedule 4

Controlled medicinal products (and certain derivatives thereof).

Substances

* Alprazolam * Aminorex ''(added by 2010 Regulations)'' *

Bromazepam Bromazepam, sold under many brand names, is a benzodiazepine. It is mainly an anti-anxiety agent with similar side effects to diazepam (Valium). In addition to being used to treat anxiety or panic states, bromazepam may be used as a premedicant ...

Brotizolam Brotizolam (marketed under brand name Lendormin) is a sedative-hypnotic thienotriazolodiazepine drug which is a benzodiazepine analog. It possesses anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, hypnotic, sedative and skeletal muscle relaxant properties, and is con ...

''(added by 2010 Regulations)'' *

Camazepam Camazepam is a benzodiazepine psychoactive drug, marketed under the brand names Albego, Limpidon and Paxor. It is the dimethyl carbamate ester of temazepam, a metabolite of diazepam. While it possesses anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, skeletal muscle ...

* Chlordiazepoxide *

Clobazam Clobazam, sold under the brand names Frisium, Onfi and others, is a benzodiazepine class medication that was patented in 1968. Clobazam was first synthesized in 1966 and first published in 1969. Clobazam was originally marketed as an anxioselec ...

* Clonazepam * Clorazepic Acid *

Clotiazepam Clotiazepam (marketed under brand name Clozan, Distensan, Trecalmo, Rize, Rizen and Veratran) is a thienodiazepine drug which is a benzodiazepine analog. The clotiazepam molecule differs from benzodiazepines in that the benzene ring has been ...

Cloxazolam Cloxazolam is a benzodiazepine derivative that has anxiolytic, sedative, and anticonvulsant Anticonvulsants (also known as antiepileptic drugs or recently as antiseizure drugs) are a diverse group of pharmacological agents used in the treatm ...

* Delorazepam * Diazepam * Estazolam *

Ethyl loflazepate Ethyl loflazepate (marketed under the brand names Meilax, Ronlax and Victan) is a drug which is a benzodiazepine derivative. It possesses anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, sedative and skeletal muscle relaxant properties. In animal studies it was found ...

Fencamfamin Fencamfamin (INN), also known as fencamfamine or by the brand names Glucoenergan and Reactivan, is a stimulant which was developed by Merck in the 1960s. Medical uses Fencamfamin is still used, though rarely, for treating depressive day-time fat ...

Fenproporex Fenproporex (Perphoxene) (N-2-Cyanoethylamphetamine) (3-(1-phenylpropan-2-ylamino)propanenitrile) (3- 1-Methyl-2-Phenylethyl)aminoropiononitrile) is a stimulant drug of the phenethylamine and amphetamine chemical classes that was developed in ...

Fludiazepam Fludiazepam, marketed under the brand name Erispan (エリスパン) is a potent benzodiazepine and 2ʹ-fluoro derivative of diazepam, originally developed by Hoffman-La Roche in the 1960s. It is marketed in Japan and Taiwan. It exerts its ph ...

Flurazepam Flurazepam (marketed under the brand names Dalmane and Dalmadorm) is a drug which is a benzodiazepine derivative. It possesses anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, hypnotic, sedative and skeletal muscle relaxant properties. It produces a metabolite w ...

Halazepam Halazepam is a benzodiazepine derivative that was marketed under the brand names Paxipam in the United States, Alapryl in Spain, and Pacinone in Portugal. Medical uses Halazepam was used for the treatment of anxiety. Adverse effects Adverse ...

Haloxazolam Haloxazolam (marketed in Japan under the brand name Somelin), is a drug which is a benzodiazepine derivative. It has similar hypnotic properties as the benzodiazepine drugs triazolam, temazepam, and flunitrazepam and as such is indicated for th ...

Ketazolam Ketazolam (marketed under the brand names Anseren, Ansieten, Ansietil, Marcen, Sedatival, Sedotime, Solatran and Unakalm) is a drug which is a benzodiazepine derivative. It possesses anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, sedative and skeletal muscle rel ...

Loprazolam Loprazolam (triazulenone) marketed under many brand names is a benzodiazepine medication. It possesses anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, hypnotic, sedative and skeletal muscle relaxant properties. It is licensed and marketed for the short-term treat ...

* Lorazepam *

Lormetazepam Lormetazepam, sold under the brand name Noctamid among others, is a drug which is a short to intermediate acting 3-hydroxy benzodiazepine derivative and temazepam analogue. It possesses hypnotic, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, sedative, and skel ...

* Medazepam *

Mefenorex Mefenorex (Rondimen, Pondinil, Anexate) is a stimulant drug which was used as an appetite suppressant. It is an amphetamine derivative which was developed in the 1970s and used for the treatment of obesity Obesity is a medical conditio ...

* Mesocarb ''(added by 2010 Regulations)'' * Midazolam ''(added by 1993 Regulations)'' * Nimetazepam * Nitrazepam * Nordazepam * Oxazepam *

Oxazolam Oxazolam is a drug that is a benzodiazepine derivative. It has anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, sedative, and skeletal muscle relaxant A muscle relaxant is a drug that affects skeletal muscle function and decreases the muscle tone. It may be used ...

* Pinazepam * Prazepam * Propylhexedrine *

Pyrovalerone (Centroton, 4-Methyl-β-keto-prolintane, Thymergix, O-2371) is a psychoactive drug with stimulant effects via acting as a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (NDRI), and is used for the clinical treatment of chronic fatigue or letharg ...

Selegiline Selegiline, also known as L-deprenyl and sold under the brand names Eldepryl and Emsam among others, is a medication which is used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease and major depressive disorder. It is provided in the form of a capsule or ...

''(moved down from Schedule 2 by 1993 Regulations)'' *

Tetrazepam Tetrazepam (is marketed under the following brand names, Clinoxan, Epsipam, Myolastan, Musaril, Relaxam and Spasmorelax) is a benzodiazepine derivative with anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, muscle relaxant and slightly hypnotic properties. It was form ...

* Triazolam * Zolpidem ''(added by 2010 Regulations)''

Schedule 5

Products containing a relatively small proportion of certain substances listed in schedules 1-4 (e.g. cough medicines containing codeine) and are usually administered by a doctor or

pharmacist A pharmacist, also known as a chemist (Commonwealth English) or a druggist (North American and, archaically, Commonwealth English), is a healthcare professional who prepares, controls and distributes medicines and provides advice and instructi ...

Schedule 8

Schedule 8 (inserted by the 2007 Regulations) lists the drugs that can be prescribed by a

registered nurse A registered nurse (RN) is a nurse who has graduated or successfully passed a nursing program from a recognized nursing school and met the requirements outlined by a country, state, province or similar government-authorized licensing body to o ...

within schedules 2 and 3 for pain relief in hospitals, palliative care, midwifery and neonatal care in hospital and the particular method of administration of these drugs.

References

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