Question & AnswerQ&A (DDB BOARD REGULATION NO. 7)
Alpha-methylthiofentanyl, para-fluorofentanyl, beta-hydroxyfentanyl, beta-hydroxy-3-methylfentanyl, thiofentanyl, 3-methylthiofentanyl, including their salts, isomers, and salts of isomers as well as compounds, mixtures, and preparations containing these substances.
Under Republic Act No. 6425 (Dangerous Drugs Act of 1972), specifically Section 36(a).
These substances are classified as Dangerous Drugs and further categorized as Prohibited Drugs.
Yes, all salts, isomers (optical, position, or geometric), and salts of isomers within the specified chemical designations are included.
Such acts are prohibited and any violation is subject to criminal prosecution in the proper court.
No. The regulation explicitly prohibits any use of these substances, including for medical, scientific research, and clinical trials.
Fifteen (15) days after its publication in a newspaper of general circulation once a week for two (2) consecutive weeks following its adoption on April 19, 1990.
The 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, as amended by the 1972 Protocol, specifically Article 3, paragraph 1, which recommends inclusion in Schedules I and IV.
The substances have the capacity to produce dependence and are likely to be abused in a way that constitutes a public health and social problem.
All compounds, mixtures, or preparations containing these substances, including their salts and isomers, are also classified as Dangerous Drugs and subject to prohibition and penalties.