Alerts

Stay informed with the latest drug safety alerts from Pill Testing Australia. Our Alerts page provides real-time updates via an RSS feed from The Know, who collate drug alerts from all states and territories in Australia.

The alerts provided are designed to keep individuals safe by highlighting substances that may pose a significant public health risk. These alerts are part of an early warning system that empowers you to make informed decisions about drug use.

  • Tramadol sold as MDMA caps
    by PRN Admin on 10 February 2026 at 10:27 pm

    Yellow and green capsules that were acquired as ‘MDMA’ were tested and found to contain onlytramadol. What is tramadol? Tramadol is a synthetic opioid which is a central nervous system depressant/painkiller.It’s a very different substance from MDMA, which is a stimulant/empathogen. Combining tramadol with drugs that affect serotonin can cause serotonin toxicity, a seriousmedical emergency. This includes: Combining tramadol with Read More The post Tramadol sold as MDMA caps first appeared on The Know.

  • Multiple tablets containing a high dose of MDMA (ecstasy) and multiple tablets containing a synthetic cathinone (dipentylone) in NSW
    by PRN Admin on 2 February 2026 at 10:01 pm

    The risk of harm is increased when MDMA is taken in high doses or with other stimulants. Synthetic cathinones, such as dipentylone, are stimulants.  The risk of serious harm is increased when taken with other stimulants. Know the risks Effects to look out for If you or others experience these symptoms, get help immediately. Getting help If you or your Read More The post Multiple tablets containing a high dose of MDMA (ecstasy) and multiple tablets containing a synthetic cathinone (dipentylone) in NSW first appeared on The Know.

  • High Dose MDMA Pill
    by PRN Admin on 1 February 2026 at 10:50 pm

    An orange ‘signal logo’ press pill brought to CanTEST for testing, expected to contain MDMA, was found to have a mass of 578mg with 30% purity (173mg free base). What does this mean? A common dose of MDMA is between 80-120mg. This means the amount of MDMA in this pill is significantly more than the amount a person may usually expect Read More The post High Dose MDMA Pill first appeared on The Know.

  • High dose MDMA pills
    by PRN Admin on 29 January 2026 at 11:16 pm

    [Tablets containing high dose (equal or greater than 2x standard dose) of MDMA] A Hello Kitty and a Pop Smoke MDMA pill were tested recently. Both pills contained MDMA, but the amount was 229 mg (Hello Kitty) and 230 mg (Pop Smoke). A common dose of MDMA is between 80-120 mg. This means the amount of MDMA in these pills Read More The post High dose MDMA pills first appeared on The Know.

  • High Dose MDMA Pill
    by PRN Admin on 29 January 2026 at 5:22 am

    A yellow ‘iron man’ press pill was brought to CanTEST for testing, expected to contain MDMA. It was found to have a mass of 494mg with 33% purity (163mg free base). What does this mean? A common dose of MDMA is between 80-120mg. This means the amount of MDMA in this pill is significantly more than the amount a person Read More The post High Dose MDMA Pill first appeared on The Know.

  • N,N-Dimethylpentylone sold as MDMA
    by PRN Admin on 25 January 2026 at 10:26 pm

    Two coral-coloured Kenzo tiger pills contained N,N-dimethylpentylone instead of MDMA. An unknown white powder that was also tested was found to contain N,N-dimethylpentylone. What is N,N-dimethylpentylone? N,N-Dimethylpentylone is a stimulant and synthetic cathinone with an increased risk of harm if taken in high doses or combined with MDMA or other stimulants. Risks: Effects: Harm reduction advice: Get your drugs tested!Only Read More The post N,N-Dimethylpentylone sold as MDMA first appeared on The Know.

  • 4-CMC sold as 4-MMC (mephedrone)
    by PRN Admin on 21 January 2026 at 2:34 am

    A sample expected to be 4-MMC (mephedrone) was found to be 4-CMC. What is 4-CMC? Risks: High doses of 4-CMC can lead to long periods of unwanted stimulation. This can include: Risks are increased with other stimulant drugs like MDMA, methamphetamine, or cocaine. Seek medical help immediately if you experience: Harm reduction advice: Get your drugs tested!Only a very small Read More The post 4-CMC sold as 4-MMC (mephedrone) first appeared on The Know.

  • Ketamine, MDMA, methamphetamine and 2C-B found in pills expected to contain only 2C-B
    by PRN Admin on 8 January 2026 at 8:17 pm

    Three pills were separately tested, and all had distinct markings of 2C-B but were found to contain a mixture of other drugs in them. What is 2C-B? 2C-B (4-Bromo-2,5-dimethoxyphenethylamine) is a synthetic psychedelic drug that has bothpsychedelic and stimulant properties. Risks Harm reduction advice Get your drugs tested!  Only a very small amount is needed approximately 10mg (0.01g) Thursdays: 10am Read More The post Ketamine, MDMA, methamphetamine and 2C-B found in pills expected to contain only 2C-B first appeared on The Know.

  • Multiple high dose MDMA (ecstasy) tablets circulating in NSW
    by PRN Admin on 31 December 2025 at 1:54 am

    ​​​Multiple high dose MDMA (ecstasy) tablets circulating in NSW. Tablet appearance is not a reliable indicator of drug contents. Dose is reported as MDMA free base. Yellow square tablet with ‘facebook’ logo marking, 256mg MDMA. Blue ‘Hello Kitty’ tablet, up to 186mg MDMA. Yellow heart shaped tablet with ‘GOYA’ marking, 174mg MDMA. Green shield shaped tablet with skull ‘punisher’ marking, Read More The post Multiple high dose MDMA (ecstasy) tablets circulating in NSW first appeared on The Know.

  • N-ethylpentylone sold as liquid methylphenidate (ritalin)
    by PRN Admin on 24 December 2025 at 8:06 am

    This was recently purchased from an Australian darknet retailer. What is N-ethylpentylone?N-ethylpentylone is a synthetic cathinone stimulant. While methylphenidate and N-ethylpentylone are both stimulants, they are very different substances. N-ethylpentylone can have unpredictable effects. Short lived euphoria creates risk of redosing and mixing with other stimulants which can increase risks significantly. Risks of N-ethylpentylone include:– Anxiety, agitation or panic– Increased Read More The post N-ethylpentylone sold as liquid methylphenidate (ritalin) first appeared on The Know.