Is Cerebrolysin legal?
Cerebrolysin is not FDA approved as a finished drug. For drug-tested athletes it is not on the WADA prohibited list. Yes, by neurology / rehab providers in countries where it's approved (Russia, China, Mexico, EU). Not available by US prescription.. Legal status depends on your country and changes over time. This reflects US status at the time of writing and is not legal or medical advice.
Regulatory status
- FDA: Not FDA approved in the US. Approved in 50+ countries (Ever Pharma) for stroke, TBI, and Alzheimer's.
- WADA: Not listed
- Prescription: Yes, by neurology / rehab providers in countries where it's approved (Russia, China, Mexico, EU). Not available by US prescription.
References
- Cerebrolysin in acute ischemic stroke, Cochrane review — Ziganshina LE et al., Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2020
- Cerebrolysin as an Early Add-on to Reperfusion Therapy: Risk of Hemorrhagic Transformation after Ischemic Stroke (CEREHETIS), a prospective, randomized, multicenter pilot study — Khasanova DR et al., BMC Neurology, 2023
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Last updated 2026-06-06.