Acetaminophen (Paracetamol)
Legal Status
U.S. FEDERAL LAW #
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U.S. FEDERAL LEGAL SUMMARY | |
Acetaminophen | |
REGULATED | Yes |
STATUS | Over-The-Counter |
SCHEDULE | Un-Scheduled |
Acetaminophen is unscheduled in the United States. It is sold over-the-counter as an approved drug and is legal to buy, possess, and ingest without a license or prescription. Sales for human consumption are regulated by the FDA and each formulation or product requires specific FDA approval.
INTERNATIONAL LAW #
Unied Kingdom (U.K.) #
Acetaminophen is uncontrolled in the U.K., but in 2012 two men were convicted of importing a large quantity of acetaminophen for use as a cutting agent for heroin. See Pair convicted for drug offence over crushed paracetamol and caffeine - Independent, Sep 21 2012. (thanks j) (last updated Sep 25 2012)
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