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South Korea Classifies Etomidate as Narcotic

Filed: Feb 14, 2026 at 4:05 AM ET
Summary: Etomidate will now be tracked as a narcotic due to abuse cases.
WHO: South Korea
WHAT: Designated etomidate as a narcotic
WHEN: Feb 14, 2026 at 3:59 AM ET
WHERE: South Korea
WHY: To address abuse cases
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