DEA Reviews Halo's Request to Import Controlled Drugs

2026-11526 — Implementation of the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act of 2018: Dispensing and Administering Controlled Substances for Medication-Assisted Treatment

Starting July 9, 2026, new rules make it easier for doctors and pharmacies to provide medicine that helps people recover from opioid addiction. These changes affect healthcare providers by expanding who can give medication-assisted treatment and how pharmacies can deliver these medicines. The goal? Faster, safer access to treatment with clear rules that save time and support recovery.

2026-10128 — Revision of Applications for Manufacturing and Procurement Quotas

The DEA wants to update how companies apply for permission to make and buy certain controlled drugs and chemicals. These changes will make the rules clearer, help prevent drug shortages, and ensure enough supply for medical and scientific needs. If you’re a manufacturer or involved in this process, get ready to follow new steps and share your thoughts by July 20, 2026.

2026-11909 — Importer of Controlled Substances Application: Cerilliant Corporation

Cerilliant Corporation wants to become an official importer of certain controlled substances, including some drugs that need strict government oversight. People and companies involved with these substances can share their thoughts or ask for a hearing by July 15, 2026. This move could affect how these drugs enter the U.S. and might impact businesses handling them.

2026-11572 — Ashley Vermillion, N.P.; Decision and Order

Ashley Vermillion, a nurse practitioner from Maine, lost her DEA registration because she no longer has the legal right to handle controlled substances in her state. She didn’t ask for a hearing, so the DEA moved forward and officially revoked her registration. This means she can’t prescribe or manage controlled drugs anymore, effective immediately.

2026-11416 — Importer of Controlled Substances Application: CalCog Inc.

CalCog Inc. wants to become an official importer of some powerful controlled substances like LSD and 5-MeO-DMT. People and companies involved with these drugs have until July 8, 2026, to share their thoughts or ask for a hearing. This move could shake up the import scene, but no costs or changes happen until the DEA decides.

2026-10380 — Schedules of Controlled Substances: Placement of Diphenidine in Schedule I

The DEA wants to put diphenidine, a drug, into Schedule I, which means it will be treated like the most tightly controlled substances. This change affects anyone who makes, sells, studies, or owns diphenidine, adding strict rules and penalties. You’ve got until June 25, 2026, to share your thoughts before the new rules might kick in.

Previous: 2025-21176 — Importer of Controlled Substances Application: Organic Standards Solutions International, LLC

Organic Standards Solutions International, LLC wants to become an official importer of certain controlled substances, like marijuana extract. People and companies involved with these substances can share their thoughts or ask for a hearing by December 26, 2025. This move could shake up who gets to bring these substances into the U.S., but no costs or changes are announced yet.

Next: 2025-21178 — Importer of Controlled Substances Application: Siegfried Grafton, Inc.

Siegfried Grafton, Inc. wants to become an official importer of certain controlled substances like marijuana and gamma hydroxybutyric acid. People and companies involved can share their thoughts or ask for a hearing by December 26, 2025. This move could impact how these substances enter the U.S., but no costs or fees are mentioned yet.