Legal status by country
Is Oxandrolone legal?
Written by Aaron CuhaReviewed Sep 2026
How Oxandrolone 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 | Approved indication exists; brand discontinued. Schedule III | Licensed, prescription only (MHRA) | TGA-registered, prescription only | Health Canada approved, prescription only |
| Note | Held an FDA approval for catabolic weight loss states and the brand was discontinued. Schedule III controlled substance, so possession without a prescription is a criminal matter. Material sold under the name Anavar is not a regulated product and its contents are unverified. | None recorded | None recorded | None recorded |
US FDA status: Was FDA-approved as Oxandrin for weight gain after weight loss following extensive surgery, chronic infection, severe trauma and some other catabolic states. Schedule III controlled substance. The brand was discontinued in the United States, so availability now is largely through compounding or the grey market.. 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.