LEGAL STATUS OF TRAMADOL

• The DEA currently has tramadol listed as a Chemical of Concern, and several states have enacted legislation placing restrictions on the drug.

• In the United States, this drug is not currently controlled under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). Because it is not controlled, there are no CSA regulations regarding distribution, manufacturing, or prescription of this chemical. 

• According to FDA regulations, sales and distribution are only allowed by those with a valid license. 

• Possession is not illegal for those without a prescription; however, law may differ from state-to-state