Piracetam
Legal Status
U.S. FEDERAL LAW #
Caution : All legal information should be verified through other sources. [see below]
U.S. FEDERAL LEGAL SUMMARY | |
Piracetam | |
REGULATED | No |
STATUS | Not Approved For Human Consumption |
SCHEDULE | Un-Scheduled |
Piracetam is an uncontrolled sustance in the United States meaning it is legal to possess without a license or prescription. Sales, distribution, and labelling are regulated by FDA rules if sold for human consumption.
INTERNATIONAL LAW #
Australia #
Piracetam (Nootropil) is currently available for sale in Australia only by prescription, but may be imported legally for personal use amounts (up to '3 months supply'). As of May 1, 2007, Piracetam will be placed in Schedule 4, requiring that importation for personal use will also require a prescription. See Australian Government "Importing medicines for personal use" guidelines and Notes on Piracetam Legal Status in Australia. (thanks TG)
Belgium #
Piracetam (Nootropil) reportedly does not require a prescription to legally purchase and possess in Belgium. (unconfirmed) (thanks J)
Czech Republic #
Piracetam is reportedly available in drug stores, sold without a prescription. (unconfirmed) (thanks FU) (last updated May 14, 2009)
France #
Piracetam (Nootropil) reportedly does not require a prescription to legally purchase and possess in France. (unconfirmed) (thanks J)
Italy #
Piracetam (Nootropil) reportedly requires a prescription to legally purchase in Italy. (unconfirmed) (thanks J, S)
Netherlands #
Piracetam (Nootropil) reportedly requires a prescription to legally purchase in the Netherlands. (unconfirmed) (thanks J)
Norway #
We have been told that Piracetam (Nootropil) is a prescription-drug in Norway. It is said to be prescribed to treat kortikal myoklonus (sudden convulsions in the muscles). Pasientutgave Felleskatalogen (unconfirmed) (thanks I)
Poland #
We have been told that Piracetam (Nootropil) is a prescription-drug in Poland under the brand names Nootropil and Memotropil. (unconfirmed) (thanks A)
Russia #
We have been told that Piracetam is available in Russia as the prescription drug Nootropil in packages of 30 tablets of 800 mg each, 30 tablets of 1200 mg each, 60 capsules of 400 mg each, and a 20% solution with a total volume of 125 ml. Most pharmacies will sell it without prescription. (thanks q,FS) (last updated aug 28 2009)
Ukraine #
We have been told that Piracetam (Nootropil) is widely available at drug stores in the Ukraine and does not require a prescription. (unconfirmed) (thanks FG)
United Kingdom #
We have been told that Piracetam is approved in the U.K. for Acute Anoxic Myoclonal Spasms (Myoclonus). (uncofirmed) (thanks RC, A) Piracetam is sold via mail order from companies based in the U.K. (thanks DRL) We have also been told that it is possible to import piracetam into the UK without encountering any problems. (unconfirmed) (thanks DJK) (last updated Mar 2007)
Piracetam is either uncontrolled or available by prescription in most countries.
If you have information about the legal status of piracetam, please let us know.
If you have information about the legal status of piracetam, please let us know.
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