Company Seeks License to Import LSD Into U.S.
Published Date: 7/16/2026
Notice
Summary
Catalent Greenville, Inc. wants to become an official importer of some powerful controlled substances, including LSD and related drugs. People and companies involved with these drugs can share their thoughts or ask for a hearing by August 17, 2026. This move could impact how these substances enter the U.S., but no costs or fees are mentioned yet.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Commercial finished-dose imports not authorized
The notice says approval will not allow Catalent to import FDA-approved or non‑approved finished dosage forms for commercial sale. The registration, if issued, would be limited to the listed drug codes and to imports for research, clinical trials, and analytical purposes only.
Import approval sought for Schedule I drugs
On June 4, 2026, Catalent Greenville, Inc. applied to be registered to import lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD, drug code 7315), 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA, drug code 7405), and psilocybin (drug code 7437). The company says it plans to import these Schedule I substances for dosage-formulation development for research, clinical trial studies, and analytical purposes.
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