Legal status by country
Is Nandrolone decanoate legal?
Written by Aaron CuhaReviewed Sep 2026
How Nandrolone decanoate 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 | Not approved | Approved | Approved | Approved |
| Classification | Withdrawn from the market; Schedule III | Licensed, prescription only (MHRA) | TGA-registered, prescription only | Health Canada approved, prescription only |
| Note | Held an approval for anaemia of renal insufficiency and was withdrawn. Schedule III controlled substance. Anything sold under the name Deca in the United States is grey-market and unverified. | Licensed in some presentations; availability has narrowed. | Availability restricted. | Controlled substance; availability restricted. |
US FDA status: Previously FDA-approved for anaemia of renal insufficiency. Withdrawn from the United States market. Schedule III controlled substance. Still licensed in some other countries.. Reviewed Sep 2026.
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