Definition of Included Substances
- Each substance is identified by its International Non-Proprietary Name (INN), chemical name, and other chemical identifiers.
- Designer drugs with similar chemical structures and effects as the parent compounds are included.
- The classification applies regardless of the substances' official, common, usual, chemical, or brand names.
Prohibition of Activities Involving Classified Substances
- The regulation prohibits production, manufacture, export, import, trade, prescription, dispensing, possession, or use of these drugs.
- The prohibition covers all purposes, including medical use, scientific research, and clinical trials.
Legal Consequences for Violation
- Violation of this regulation constitutes grounds for criminal prosecution.
- Cases shall be instituted in the appropriate courts.
Supplement and Effectivity
- This regulation supplements the Dangerous Drugs Board Regulation No. 5, Series of 1972.
- It took effect fifteen (15) days after publication in a newspaper of general circulation for two consecutive weeks.
- The regulation was adopted on April 19, 1990, by the Vice-Chairman of the Dangerous Drugs Board.