Patheon Seeks to Import DMT and Magic Mushroom Drugs
Published Date: 3/19/2026
Notice
Summary
Patheon API Services, Inc. wants to become an official importer of certain controlled substances like dimethyltryptamine and psilocybin. People who make or use these drugs can share their thoughts or ask for a hearing by April 20, 2026. This move could impact companies handling these substances and might affect how these drugs enter the U.S. market.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Import Limited to R&D Reference Standards
The company plans to import the listed substances only as reference standards for research and development as part of API Manufacturing, and "no other activities for these drug codes are authorized for this registration." The registration explicitly will not authorize import of FDA-approved or non‑approved finished dosage forms for commercial sale.
Company Applies to Import Specific Controlled Drugs
On February 19, 2026, Patheon API Services, Inc. applied to be registered to import these controlled substances: dimethyltryptamine (code 7435, Schedule I), psilocybin (7437, Schedule I), psilocyn (7438, Schedule I), amphetamine (1100, Schedule II), and methadone (9250, Schedule II). The notice is a public announcement of that application in the Federal Register.
Comment and Hearing Deadline: April 20, 2026
Registered bulk manufacturers of the affected basic classes, and applicants, may submit electronic comments or objections and may file a written request for a hearing on or before April 20, 2026. Comments must be submitted through https://www.regulations.gov; hearing requests have specified mailing addresses in Springfield, Virginia.
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