Company Seeks DEA Nod to Import Party Drug MDMA Officially
Published Date: 1/31/2025
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Catalent Greenville, Inc. wants to become an official importer of a controlled substance called MDMA, which is a Schedule I drug. People who make or use these drugs can share their thoughts or ask for a hearing by March 3, 2025. This move could impact companies involved in drug manufacturing and regulation, with no direct cost changes mentioned yet.
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