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Risperidone (Risperdal)
Legal Status
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U.S. FEDERAL LAW #
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U.S. FEDERAL LEGAL SUMMARY
Risperidone
REGULATED
Yes
STATUS
Prescription Only
SCHEDULE
Un-Scheduled
Risperidone (Risperdal) is unscheduled in the United States, but is available by prescription only. This means that sales and distribution are allowed only by those with a license and only to those with a prescription (according to FDA regulations). Possession is not illegal even without a prescription.

INTERNATIONAL LAW #
Belgium #
Prescription only. (thanks JH)
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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