Legal status by country
Is Melanotan I legal?
MelanocortinEvidence: Strong
How Melanotan Iis 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.
| Country | Status | Classification | Note | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United StatesFDA | Approved medicine | FDA-approved for a specific indication, prescription only | Is Melanotan I legal in the United States? | |
| United KingdomMHRA | Approved medicine | Licensed (EU/UK) for erythropoietic protoporphyria | Is Melanotan I legal in the United Kingdom? | |
| AustraliaTGA | Approved medicine | TGA-registered for erythropoietic protoporphyria | Is Melanotan I legal in Australia? | |
| CanadaHealth Canada | Approved medicine | Approved for erythropoietic protoporphyria | Is Melanotan I legal in Canada? |
US FDA status: FDA-approved (Scenesse) for erythropoietic protoporphyria. 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.