The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2024

This Order brings certain drugs under the control of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (c. 38) (“the Act”). Article 2(2) of this Order brings fifteen synthetic opioids, including fourteen nitazenes, under control as Class A drugs under the Act. Article 2(3) of this Order brings cumyl-PeGaClone, diphenidine, ephenidine, and methoxyphenidine under control as Class B drugs under the Act. Article 2(4) of this Order brings remimazolam under control as a Class C drug under the Act.