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Coverage dated May 8, 2024

Pennsylvania will make the animal sedative xylazine a controlled substance

Headline from ABC 27 Harrisburg

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro will sign legislation to criminalize the misuse of a powerful animal tranquilizer called xylazine that is showing up in supplies of illicit drugs and contributing to a growing number of human overdose deaths, his office said Wednesday.

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  1. ABC 27 Harrisburg

    Pennsylvania will make the animal sedative xylazine a controlled substance (opens ABC 27 Harrisburg)

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    HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro will sign legislation to criminalize the misuse of a powerful animal tranquilizer called xylazine that is showing up in supplies of illicit drugs and contributing to a growing number of human overdose deaths, his office said Wednesday.

  2. 6ABC Philadelphia

    Pennsylvania to make animal sedative xylazine a controlled substance (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

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    Xylazine is a sedative used by veterinarians. A new bill in Pennsylvania would make it illegal to misuse the animal tranquilizer.

  3. The Sentinel (Carlisle)

    Pennsylvania will make animal sedative xylazine a controlled substance (opens The Sentinel (Carlisle))

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    Xylazine, which is being mixed into fentanyl and other illicit opioids, will remain legal for its intended use by veterinarians.

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