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Modafinil is legally approved for medical purposes worldwide. However, it is illegal to sell and possess in most countries without a prescription. | Modafinil is legally approved for medical purposes worldwide. However, it is illegal to sell and possess in most countries without a prescription. | ||
*'''United States:''' In the United States, | *'''United States:''' In the United States, modafinil is a Schedule IV controlled substance. It is illegal to buy, sell, or possess the drug without a prescription or DEA license. <ref>Placement of Modafinil Into Schedule IV - U.S. Department of Justice | http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/fed_regs/rules/1999/fr0127.htm</ref> | ||
*'''Canada:''' Modafinil is listed as a Schedule F prescription drug in Canada and it can be prescribed for human and veterinary use. <ref>National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities - Regulations Amending the Food and Drug Regulations (1184 — Modafinil) | http://napra.ca/Content_Files/Files/FDR-Project1184-Modafinil-Oct122006.pdf</ref> | *'''Canada:''' Modafinil is listed as a Schedule F prescription drug in Canada and it can be prescribed for human and veterinary use. <ref>National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities - Regulations Amending the Food and Drug Regulations (1184 — Modafinil) | http://napra.ca/Content_Files/Files/FDR-Project1184-Modafinil-Oct122006.pdf</ref> | ||