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Ephedrine: The Expert Advisory Committee on Drugs (EACD) Advice to the Minister
Date of publication:
Nov 2003
This paper considers ephedrine, a key precursor chemical used in the illicit production of methamphetamine.
Ephedrine has legitimate uses, including as a prescription medicine for a number of ailments.
The classification suggested for the EACD's consideration of ephedrine was that of Schedule 3 (Part 5).
Document availability
This publication is available in PDF format.
EACD advice on Ephedrine (PDF, 178 KB)
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Proposed classification of pseudoephedrine and ephedrine under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975:
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