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Singapore Classifies Etomidate as Class C Drug Amid Vape Concerns

7/21/2025

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Singapore is taking a bold step to combat drug abuse by classifying etomidate, an anaesthetic discovered in vapes, as a Class C drug. Health Minister Ong Ye Kung revealed that a staggering one-third of confiscated vapes contained this substance, raising alarms about its potential misuse. The new regulations will enforce stricter penalties, including mandatory rehabilitation and imprisonment for violators.

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Singapore is taking a bold step to combat drug abuse by classifying etomidate, an anaesthetic discovered in vapes, as a Class C drug. Health Minister Ong Ye Kung revealed that a staggering one-third of confiscated vapes contained this substance, raising alarms about its potential misuse. The new regulations will enforce stricter penalties, including mandatory rehabilitation and imprisonment for violators.