Legal status by country
Is Triptorelin legal?
Written by Aaron CuhaReviewed Sep 2026
How Triptorelin 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 | Trelstar NDA 020715 approved 15 June 2000 for advanced prostate cancer; Triptodur NDA 208956 approved 29 June 2017 for central precocious puberty. No approval for endometriosis in the United States, and none for any use outside these populations. | Licensed as Decapeptyl SR, with a broader indication set than the United States that includes endometriosis and uterine fibroids alongside prostate cancer and precocious puberty. | Registered for prostate cancer and central precocious puberty; prescription only. | Approved for prostate cancer and central precocious puberty; prescription only. |
US FDA status: FDA-approved. Trelstar under NDA 020715 on 15 June 2000 for palliative treatment of advanced prostate cancer, with additional formulations approved in 2001 and 2010. Triptodur under NDA 208956 on 29 June 2017 for central precocious puberty in children aged two and older. Not approved in the United States for endometriosis, for fertility protocols, or for any use in healthy adults.. 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.