DXM is increasingly difficult to purchase around the U.S. Some pharmacies and mega-stores like WalMart have instituted voluntary procedures to reduce the sale of DXM-containing products to minors. Some states have passed laws further regulating DXM-containing products, but it is still unscheduled (legal to purchase and possess without a prescription) in every state as far as we know.

We have received reports from several states around the U.S. that WalMart no longer sells DXM products to people under 18 and often asks for ID from those who wish to purchase it. Some areas are now restricting the maximum number of units (boxes, bottles) of DXM-containing product they will sell to one person.

We have been told that as of November 2007, major chain pharmacies in the Phoenix and Scottsdale areas now require that purchasers be 18 years of age or older. (unconfirmed)

"In Arkansas, purchasers of any product containing Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide (DXM) must be 18 years of age or older and present a photo ID." (unconfirmed) (thanks NR)

Starting Jan 1, 2012, stores are required to check the ID of purchasers of DXM-containing products to prove the buyer is 18 years or older. See http://www.mercurynews.com/news/ci_19619308. (last updated Dec 27 2011)

We have been told that all DXM sales require a valid ID of a person 18 years of age or older. (unconfirmed) (thanks k) (last updated Jun 2 2009)

We have been told that many stores (especially large chain stores) in the state require that purchasers of DXM-containing products be 18 or older. (unconfirmed) (thanks M)

We have been told that stores in central Florida are now restricting the number of DXM-containing product units sold to a single person and not selling DXM-containing products to "kids who look like they're getting high". (unconfirmed) (thanks BP) (last updated Dec 2005)

We have been told that as of Nov 2005 WalMart no longer sells Robitussin products to those under 18 but that other stores still sell the products. (unconfirmed) (thanks DC)

Effective Jan 1 2007, DXM-containing products are banned for sale, delivery, distribution and possession except as over-the-counter remedies complying with FDA safety and labeling standards. [Public Act 094-0800, May 25 2006, Text of law] A May 26 2006 Chicago Tribune article, had reported that the law would take effect immediately. (thanks FE, AH)

We have been told that stores are currently requiring ID and that purchasers of DXM-containing products be 18 or older. (thanks RBD)

As of Jan 2007, we have been told that many larger stores (Dillons, Walmart, Target, etc.) are following the trend of carding people for underage purchasing. The restricted age is set at 18. (thanks D)

We have been told that DXM cannot be purchased in large chain stores and pharmacies without a photo ID. In some locations people purchasing over-the-counter cough medicines containing DXM are required to be at least 19 years of age. Smaller grocery stores and gas stations do not generally require ID. (unconfirmed) (thanks D)

As of Jan 2006, we have been told that larger chain stores no longer sell DXM or Pseudophedrine products to minors under the age of 18.

We have been told that chain stores (Walmart, Target, etc) required photo ID to purchase DXM products. (unconfirmed)

Multiple site visitors have reported that nearly every retail store now requires picture ID to prove buyer's age is 18 or over. (Thanks T, J) (last updated July 25, 2019)

As of Sep 27, 2013, it is illegal in New York state to sell DXM to anyone under the age of 18. See http://www.governor.ny.gov/press/09272013-legislation-prohibiting-sale-of-dxm-to-minors. Previously it was "unlawful to give, sell or cause to be given or sold 2 or more containers of medicine containing dextromethorphan to any person under the age of 18." (thanks I) (last updated Feb 4 2014)

DXM-containing products sold over-the-counter normally in most stores, large national chains may ask for ID. (unconfirmed) (thanks Brannon)

DXM-containing products are available in store aisles but large stores (Wal-Mart, Walgreens, Target, Meijers, Rite-Aid, etc) now require ID, limit sales to two DXM-containing products, and check that purchasers be 18 years old. (thanks TMSD, M)

Although some stores request ID from those who look under 18, there is no law in Oregon requiring this. (unconfirmed) (thanks M) (last updated Sep 7 2011)

Two visitors write that DXM-containing products are available in store aisles but that large stores (Wal-Mart, Walgreens, Rite-Aid, etc) now require ID and that purchasers be 18 years old. (thanks Y, R)

We have been told that some stores in South Carolina reqire photo ID of being 18 to purchase DXM-containing products, and sales are limited to three items at any one time. (unconfirmed) (thanks CC)

Multiple visitors have told us that larger chain stores are requiring ID and age 18 to purchase. (unconfirmed) (thanks h, LK) (last updated Jun 3 2013)

Larger chain stores are requiring ID and age 18 to purchase, other pharmacies sometimes ask, grocery stores are often less strict. (unconfirmed) (thanks LH)

Drug stores may refuse sale of DXM to anyone under 18. Larger chain stores (like WalMart) require ID, but smaller chains seem not to. (unconfirmed) (thanks S, T) (last updated Mar 26, 2012)

DXM products widely available, but frequently stolen items are behind the counter in most stores. Less recreationally used products are commonly on shelves. (unconfirmed) (thanks mw) (last updated Sep 25 2012)

Large chain stores like Walmart, Target, etc require photo ID and age 18, but other stores often do not restrict sales. Others say that all stores are requiring ID for any DXM-containing product and limiting sale to 2-3 items per person. Some self-checkout stations do not require ID. (unconfirmed) (thanks j, M, TS) (last updated Apr 5 2013)