Legal status by country
Is Testosterone cypionate legal?
Written by Aaron CuhaReviewed Sep 2026
How Testosterone cypionate 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 | Approved for male hypogonadism. Schedule III controlled substance, so possession without a prescription is a criminal matter rather than a regulatory one. | None recorded | None recorded | None recorded |
US FDA status: FDA-approved as Depo-Testosterone for male hypogonadism. Schedule III controlled substance. Not approved for women or for age-related low testosterone in men with normal levels.. Reviewed Sep 2026.
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