Editing Modafinil (section)

====China====
In mainland China, modafinil is strictly controlled like other stimulants such as amphetamines and [[methylphenidate]]. It is classified as Class&nbsp;I psychotropic drug. This classification means that modafinil is considered to have a high potential for abuse and dependence, and is therefore subject to strict regulation and control. As a result, modafinil is only available by prescription and cannot be purchased over the counter. In order to obtain a prescription for modafinil, a patient must have a valid medical reason for using the drug, such as [[narcolepsy]] or [[obstructive sleep apnea]]. Additionally, the prescription must be written by a licensed physician and filled at a [[Pharmacy in China|licensed pharmacy]]. The use of modafinil for non-medical purposes, such as with the aim to improve cognitive performance or to stay awake for long periods of time, is strictly prohibited and can result in legal consequences.<ref name="China Food and Drug Administration">{{cite web|title=食品药品监管总局 公安部 国家卫生计生委关于公布麻醉药品和精神药品品种目录的通知 | trans-title = Notice from the Food and Drug Administration, the Ministry of Public Security, and the National Health and Family Planning Commission on publishing the catalog of narcotic drugs and psychotropic drugs | language = zh |publisher=China Food and Drug Administration|url=http://samr.cfda.gov.cn/WS01/CL0844/94735.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181205061404/http://samr.cfda.gov.cn/WS01/CL0844/94735.html|archive-date=December 5, 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="China-Modafinil">{{cite web|url=http://www.gov.cn/flfg/2007-03/13/content_549406.htm|title=处方管理办法(原卫生部令第53号)| trans-title = Prescription Management Measures (Former Ministry of Health Order No. 53) |website=中国政府网 (China Government Network) |language=zh|access-date=February 8, 2019|archive-date=February 8, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200208155424/http://www.gov.cn/flfg/2007-03/13/content_549406.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>