Is Adderall legal in United Kingdom?
- Legal status
- Adderall (mixed amphetamine salts) has no separate legal identity — it is regulated AS amphetamine: class B controlled drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Schedule 2, Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001); prepared for injection it becomes Class A.
- Consequences if caught
- Possession up to 5 years + unlimited fine; supply/production up to 14 years.
- If prescribed or medical
- Personal supply allowed with the dispensing prescription/GP letter; a Home Office licence is needed above a 3-month supply.
- Documentation
- Personal import of prescribed controlled drugs is allowed: up to a 3-month supply may be carried without a Home Office licence if the drug was lawfully prescribed and dispensed in your country of residence. Carry the original prescription, declare the medicine, and keep quantities matched to personal need.
- Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, Sch 2
- Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001
- legislation.gov.uk
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