Legal status by country
Is Stanozolol legal?
Written by Aaron CuhaReviewed Sep 2026
How Stanozolol 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 | Discontinued; Schedule III | Licensed, prescription only (MHRA) | TGA-registered, prescription only | Health Canada approved, prescription only |
| Note | Held an approval for hereditary angioedema and was discontinued in the United States. Schedule III controlled substance. Material sold under the name Winstrol is grey-market and unverified. | None recorded | None recorded | None recorded |
US FDA status: Previously FDA-approved for hereditary angioedema prophylaxis. Discontinued in the United States. Schedule III controlled substance.. Reviewed Sep 2026.
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