Legal status by country
Is Azithromycin and roxithromycin legal?
Written by Aaron CuhaReviewed Sep 2026
How Azithromycin and roxithromycin is classified in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and Canada, side by side. Each country has its own page with a direct answer, the regulator's approval status and what the classification means in practice.
All four countries, side by side
| Attribute | United States · FDA | United Kingdom · MHRA | Australia · TGA | Canada · Health Canada |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Status | Approved | Approved | Approved | Approved |
| Classification | FDA-approved, prescription only | Licensed, prescription only (MHRA) | TGA-registered, prescription only | Health Canada approved, prescription only |
| Note | Azithromycin is approved and widely prescribed as an antibiotic. Roxithromycin is not marketed in the United States. Neither has any ageing indication. | Both licensed as antibiotics. Prescription only. | Both registered as antibiotics. Prescription only. | Azithromycin approved as an antibiotic; roxithromycin is not marketed in Canada. |
US FDA status: Azithromycin is FDA-approved as an antibiotic (Zithromax and generics). Roxithromycin is not marketed in the United States but is approved in the United Kingdom, Australia and many other countries. Neither is approved, or in any registered trial, for senescence, ageing or longevity.. Reviewed Sep 2026.
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General information current as of Sep 2026, not legal advice. Classifications change; confirm with the regulator or a lawyer for a specific situation. Educational use only. This database summarizes published research. It is not medical advice and contains no dosing protocols or recommendations for personal use. The Longevity Archive has no vendor relationships.