 On March 17, 2022, Tianeptine became a Schedule I controlled substance in Indiana. It is illegal to sell or possess this drug. Tianeptine is commonly found in product brand names such as Za Za, Tianaa, and Pegasus. It came to the attention of the Evansville-Vanderburgh Joint Drug Task Force (JTF) that gas stations, convenience stores, and smoke shops across Vanderburgh County have been selling these products, not knowing that they were illegal.Â
On December 1st, members of the JTF canvassed the county and informed business owners that these products are, in fact, illegal and must be removed from the shelves immediately. A follow-up detail has been planned in the coming months to ensure these businesses remain in compliance with the law.Â
Effective immediately, anyone or any establishment/business that possesses and/or sells Tianeptine or products that contain Tianeptine in Indiana will be subject to criminal prosecution.Â
For further Information, see: Indiana Code § 35-48-4-2 Dealing in a Schedule I Controlled Substance and § 35-48-4-7 Possession of a Controlled Substance; and , The Indiana Register- TITLE 856 INDIANA BOARD OF PHARMACY – Emergency Rule LSA Document #22-41(E) http://iac.iga.in.gov/iac//20220223-IR-856220041ERA.xml.html.Â
