# The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Modification) Order 2003, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order adds eight substances to Schedule 2 to the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 which specifies drugs which are subject to control under the Act. Two of the substances, Dihydroetorphine and Remifentanil are added as Class A drugs; and the remaining six, 4-Androstene-3, 17-dione; 5-Androstene-3, 17-diol; 4-Hydroxy-n-butyric acid; 19-Nor-4-Androstene-3; 17-dione, 19-Nor-5-Androstene-13, 17-diol and Zolpidem are added as Class C drugs.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2003/0110454901/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-misuse-of-drugs-act-1971-modification-order-2003/note
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