San Francisco health officials reported the city’s first fatal overdose involving MGM-15 in October 2026, according to the San Francisco Standard’s coverage of the city alert. The report said the medical examiner detected MGM-15 in the person who died and in a tablet product the person was believed to have taken.
Federal action and overdose guidance
The U.S. Justice Department said DEA temporarily placed MGM-15 into Schedule I on August 26, 2026. In a suspected opioid overdose in the United States, call 911 immediately and give naloxone if available. See DEA’s overdose guidance for emergency steps.
