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by Carmella on September 17th, 2007

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Is it legal to import melatonin into the UK from abroad? How much can be imported?

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  • by Brian I on September 17th, 2007

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    Apparently you can buy it in the UK (http://www.melatonin-info.co.uk/) so importing it shouldn't be a problem - but I don't know.

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    • Thanks for the link! You seem to be able to buy it online...but not over the counter. It appears to be prescription only from what I've heard.

      Carmella

      by Carmella on September 17th, 2007

    • The Medicines Control Agency declared in 1995 that melatonin should be restricted to prescription, as it is a hormone. Canada has taken a similar stance. However, across the border in the US, melatonin is sold freely as an antioxidant or food supplement. At present, it is not unlawful for UK residents to bring melatonin into the country if purchased legally elsewhere, but it may only be distributed here on prescription on a named patient basis only. (http://www.dotpharmacy.com/upmela.html)

      Brian I

      by Brian I on September 17th, 2007

    • Yay for lax US drug laws!

      Carmella

      by Carmella on September 17th, 2007

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