Legal status by country
Is AICAR legal?
Muscle & PerformanceEvidence: Preliminary
How AICARis 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.
| Country | Status | Classification | Note | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United StatesFDA | Not approved | Not approved; sold 'for research use only' | Prohibited in sport in and out of competition (WADA S4.5) since 2009 | Is AICAR legal in the United States? |
| United KingdomMHRA | Not approved | Unlicensed medicine; supply for human use is unlawful | Prohibited in sport in and out of competition (WADA S4.5) since 2009 | Is AICAR legal in the United Kingdom? |
| AustraliaTGA | Not approved | Not approved; Schedule 4 or import-restricted | Prohibited in sport in and out of competition (WADA S4.5) since 2009 | Is AICAR legal in Australia? |
| CanadaHealth Canada | Not approved | Not authorized for sale | Prohibited in sport in and out of competition (WADA S4.5) since 2009 | Is AICAR legal in Canada? |
US FDA status: Never approved. 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.