This page contains current public drug alerts and advisories for Victoria. It's important to remember that other false or contaminated drug products may circulate in Victoria, even if no specific alert has been issued about them.
If you have consumed a substance and experience adverse effects, seek help immediately by calling Triple Zero (000).
If you or someone you know needs help with alcohol or drug use, call DirectLine on 1800 888 236 or visit for information and support to access treatment.
Cocaine adulterated with protonitazene
health.vic.gov.au/drug-alerts/cocaine-adulterated-with-protonitazeneJul 1, 2024 A white powder sold in Melbourne as cocaine contains the potent opioid Protonitazene.
Protonitazene sold as '3C-P'
health.vic.gov.au/drug-alerts/protonitazene-sold-as-3c-pMar 1, 2024 A pink and white capsule sold as ‘3C-P’ in Melbourne contains the potent opioid protonitazene.
25C-NBOMe and 4-FA sold as '2C-B'
health.vic.gov.au/drug-alerts/a-off-white-powder-sold-as-2c-b-contains-two-synthetic-drugs-with-a-high-risk-of-toxic-effectsFeb 22, 2024 An off-white powder sold as ‘2C-B’ contains two synthetic drugs with a high risk of toxic effects.
MDMA and other stimulants in hot environments
health.vic.gov.au/drug-alerts/mdma-and-other-stimulants-in-hot-environmentsJan 12, 2024 Nine people recently became unwell after using MDMA at a music event. Some were also exposed to PMMA, synthetic cathinones and/or methamphetamine.
Metonitazene sold as cocaine
health.vic.gov.au/drug-alerts/metonitazene-mis-sold-as-cocaineAug 3, 2023 White powder containing the potent opioid ‘metonitazene’ has been mis-sold as cocaine in Melbourne.
Novel stimulants sold as MDMA, cocaine or speed
health.vic.gov.au/drug-alerts/novel-stimulants-sold-as-mdma-cocaine-or-speedMay 3, 2023 Synthetic cathinones and PMMA are circulating in a range of drug products in Victoria.
Pentylone in orange 'Nike tick' pills
health.vic.gov.au/drug-alerts/pentylone-in-orange-nike-tick-pillsFeb 5, 2023 Pentylone is a synthetic cathinone that's potent and unpredictable
3-Hydroxy-PCP sold as ketamine
health.vic.gov.au/drug-alerts/3-hydroxy-pcp-is-being-sold-as-ketamineNov 9, 2022 3-HO-PCP is a “dissociative” drug that takes longer to have an effect than ketamine, but is more potent and unpredictable
Protonitazene sold as ketamine
health.vic.gov.au/drug-alerts/yellow-powder-containing-protonitazene-may-be-sold-as-ketamineJun 19, 2022 Yellow powder containing the potent opioid ‘protonitazene’ has been mis-sold as ketamine in Melbourne.
High potency benzodiazepine tablets
health.vic.gov.au/drug-alerts/high-potency-benzodiazepine-tabletsMay 3, 2022 Round, white, unmarked tablets – likely sold as ‘Mylan’ or ‘Xanax’ – are circulating in Victoria. They contain five novel benzodiazepines.
Reviewed 10 July 2024