Alprazolam (Xanax)
Legal Status
U.S. FEDERAL LAW #
Caution : All legal information should be verified through other sources. [see below]
U.S. FEDERAL LEGAL SUMMARY | |
Alprazolam | |
REGULATED | Yes |
STATUS | Scheduled |
SCHEDULE | Schedule IV |
CLASSIFICATION | Depressant |
Alprazolam (Xanax) is Schedule IV in the U.S. This means it is illegal to sell without a license and illegal to possess without a valid license or prescription.
INTERNATIONAL LAW #
Australia #
Alprazolam is a prescription drug in Australia with special restrictions that move it into the S4 class if the doses are 1mg or over OR if the prescription can be 'repeated', requiring a special authorization to possess legally. Maximum in-house consumption of alprazolam in Australia is 5mg per day. (unconfirmed) (thanks SF)
Hungary #
Alprazolam is available by prescription in Hungary. (unconfirmed) (thanks E) (last updated May 29, 2007)
India #
Alprazolam (brand name Alprax) is sold without prescription in Kashmir at subsidized rates. (unconfirmed) (thanks E)
Mexico #
We have been told that Alprazolam is available from pharmacies in Mexico without a prescription. (unconfirmed) (thanks T)
S. Africa #
Alprazolam (brand name Zopax) is Schedule 5 in South Africa, making it available by prescription only.
U.K. #
Alprazolam is Schedule 4/Class C in the U.K., making it available by prescription.
If you have information about the legal status of this substance in any other country, please let us know.CAUTION & DISCLAIMER #
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