As of November 12, 2026, Phenibut is banned from retail sale in 5 of 51 US jurisdictions; federally, it is not scheduled. Banned: Alabama, Connecticut, Louisiana, South Dakota and Utah.
Ban here means retail sale is prohibited by statute, rule, order or scheduling. Restrictions and gray areas are listed on the compound page.No pending ban or effective date is on file for Phenibut as of November 13, 2026; the 5 bans listed here are already in force.
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| Jurisdiction | Instrument | Effective | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Ala. Code Sec. 20-2-25(1)e, Schedule II | 2021-05-01 | schedule 2 / Schedule I |
| Connecticut | Regs. Conn. State Agencies 21a-243-7(c)(50), Schedule I | 2026-04-02 | schedule 1 / Schedule I |
| Louisiana | La. R.S. 40:989.5, prohibited chemicals | 2025-08-01 | State named ban |
| South Dakota | S.D. Codified Laws 34-20B-12 | 2026-07-01 | schedule 1 / Schedule I |
| Utah | Utah Code 58-37-108(2)(a)(i)(AAA) | 2025-05-07 | schedule 1 / Schedule I |
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