Zolpidem (Ambien)
Legal Status
U.S. FEDERAL LAW #
Caution : All legal information should be verified through other sources. [see below]
U.S. FEDERAL LEGAL SUMMARY | |
Zolpidem | |
REGULATED | Yes |
STATUS | Scheduled |
SCHEDULE | Schedule IV |
CLASSIFICATION | Depressant |
Zolpidem 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 #
Germany #
Zolpidem is available by prescription only in Germany. (thanks P)
Finland #
We received a report that zolpidem is available by prescription only in Finland. (unconfirmed) (thanks T)
Norway #
Zolpidem is available by prescription only in Norway, and we have been told that it is very uncommon. (thanks AV) (last updated May 2007)
Sweden #
We received an unconfirmed report that zolpidem is available only with a prescription in Sweden. It is reportedly unavailable to persons under the age of 18, but is commonly prescribed to adults. (unconfirmed, thanks E)
If you have information about the legal status of this substance in any other country, please let us know.
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