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Mirtazapine is legally approved for medical purposes worldwide. However, it is illegal to sell and possess in most countries without a prescription.
Mirtazapine is legally approved for medical purposes worldwide. However, it is illegal to sell and possess in most countries without a prescription.


*'''Switzerland''': Mirtazapine is listed as a "Abgabekategorie B" pharmaceutical, which generally requires a prescription.{{citation needed}}
*'''United Kingdom:''' Mirtazapine is a licensed prescription-only medicine (POM) in the United Kingdom.<ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.mhra.gov.uk/home/groups/par/documents/websiteresources/con2025201.pdf|title = MHRA license for Modafinil in UK|date = November 10, 2006|author = MHRA|publisher = MHRA}}</ref> It is not a criminal offence to possess this medicine without a valid prescription. This medicine can legally be obtained with a valid prescription or through legal import of the medicine for personal use as outlined in Section 13 of the Medicines Act 1968.<ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/67/section/13|title = Medicines Act 1968 Section 13}}</ref>
*'''United Kingdom:''' Mirtazapine is a licensed prescription-only medicine (POM) in the United Kingdom.<ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.mhra.gov.uk/home/groups/par/documents/websiteresources/con2025201.pdf|title = MHRA license for Modafinil in UK|date = November 10, 2006|author = MHRA|publisher = MHRA}}</ref> It is not a criminal offence to possess this medicine without a valid prescription. This medicine can legally be obtained with a valid prescription or through legal import of the medicine for personal use as outlined in Section 13 of the Medicines Act 1968.<ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/67/section/13|title = Medicines Act 1968 Section 13}}</ref>