Editing Modafinil (section)

====Europe====
In Denmark, modafinil is a prescription drug but not listed as a controlled substance. According to the [[Danish Medicines Agency]], modafinil is approved for use in the treatment of narcolepsy, still, importing modafinil to Denmark is considered illegal without a valid prescription.<ref name="Retsinformation.dk-2020">{{cite web |url=https://www.retsinformation.dk/eli/lta/2020/950 |title=Bekendtgørelse om euforiserende stoffer |date=June 23, 2020 |website=Retsinformation.dk |language=da |trans-title=Narcotics act |access-date=October 7, 2020 |archive-date=November 28, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201128175558/https://www.retsinformation.dk/eli/lta/2020/950 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="import-dk-1">{{cite web | url=https://laegemiddelstyrelsen.dk/en/pharmacies/medicines-imported-from-abroad/medicines-for-human-use/are-you-bringing-medicine-into-denmark/ | title=Are you bringing medicine into Denmark? | date=August 13, 2018 | access-date=February 5, 2024 | publisher=Danish Medicines Agency | archive-date=January 26, 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240126183328/https://laegemiddelstyrelsen.dk/en/pharmacies/medicines-imported-from-abroad/medicines-for-human-use/are-you-bringing-medicine-into-denmark/ | url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="import-dk-2">{{cite web | url=https://laegemiddelstyrelsen.dk/en/pharmacies/medicines-imported-from-abroad/ | title=Medicines imported from abroad | date=March 16, 2022 | access-date=February 5, 2024 | publisher=Danish Medicines Agency | archive-date=January 26, 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240126183315/https://laegemiddelstyrelsen.dk/en/pharmacies/medicines-imported-from-abroad/ | url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="Civilstyrelsen-2011">{{cite web|url=https://www.retsinformation.dk/eli/lta/2011/557|title=BEK nr 557 af 31/05/2011, Indenrigs- og Sundhedsministeriet|date=May 31, 2011|access-date=February 5, 2024|publisher=Civilstyrelsen|archive-date=January 26, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240126183312/https://www.retsinformation.dk/eli/lta/2011/557|url-status=live}}</ref>

In Finland, modafinil is a prescription drug but not listed as a [[controlled substance]]. Finland is a member of the European Union, and it is illegal to import prescription medicine from outside the European Union unless the person has a valid prescription.<ref name="Finlex.fi-2009">{{cite web|url=https://www.finlex.fi/fi/lainsaadanto/saadoskokoelma/2009/1095|title=Lääkealan turvallisuus- ja kehittämiskeskuksen päätöslääkeluettelosta|date=2009|website=Finlex.fi|access-date=January 3, 2017|archive-date=August 23, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200823111409/https://finlex.fi/fi/laki/alkup/2009/20091095|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="finland-prohibited-goods">{{cite web|url=https://tulli.fi/en/private-persons/ordering-goods-online/prohibited-goods|title=Prohibited goods|publisher=Finnish Customs|access-date=February 5, 2024|archive-date=January 26, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240126183313/https://tulli.fi/en/private-persons/ordering-goods-online/prohibited-goods|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="finland-doping">{{cite web|url=https://dopinglinkki.fi/en/info-bank/doping-substances/modafinil/|title=Modafinil|date=September 19, 2019|access-date=February 5, 2024|website=Dopinglinkki|publisher=A-klinikkasäätiö|archive-date=January 26, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240126183315/https://dopinglinkki.fi/en/info-bank/doping-substances/modafinil/|url-status=live}}</ref>

In the Republic of Moldova, modafinil is classified as a psychotropic drug (included in table III list 3 which is the list of psychotropic substances as defined by the [[Government of Moldova]])<ref name="moldova_HG_list_of_substances"/> and is available by prescription.<ref name="moldova_HG_list_of_substances">{{cite web | url = https://www.legis.md/cautare/getResults?doc_id=103676&lang=ro | title = Hotărâre Nr. 79 din 23-01-2006 privind aprobarea Listei substanţelor stupefiante, psihotrope şi a plantelor care conţin astfel de substanţe depistate în trafic ilicit, precum şi cantităţile acestora | trans-title = Decision No. 79 of 01-23-2006 regarding the approval of the List of narcotic, psychotropic substances and plants containing such substances detected in illicit traffic, as well as their quantities | language = Romanian | publisher = Moldavian Ministry of Justice | date = January 23, 2006 | access-date = February 5, 2024 | archive-date = April 3, 2023 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230403194451/https://www.legis.md/cautare/getResults?doc_id=103676&lang=ro | url-status = live }}</ref> Importation of modafinil may be considered illegal and subject to severe penalties, even if you have a prescription.<ref name="Customs-Moldova-2023">{{cite web | url = https://customs.gov.md/ro/articles/e-bine-sa-stim-1369-ro | title = Serviciul Vamal al Republicii Moldova – E bine să știm! | trans-title = Customs Service of the Republic of Moldova - Good to know! | language = Romanian | work = Customs Service of the Republic of Moldova | access-date = September 4, 2023 | archive-date = September 4, 2023 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230904105420/https://customs.gov.md/ro/articles/e-bine-sa-stim-1369-ro | url-status = live }}</ref> For example, on June 29, 2017, [[Poșta Moldovei|Moldovan postal officers]] discovered 60 tablets of Modalert (200&nbsp;mg modafinil tablets) in a parcel sent from India to a resident in [[Chișinău]], Moldova. The prohibited substance was detected during a routine scan and was seized as illegal. The authorities were notified of the incident and the recipient was charged with criminal penalties.<ref name="modafinil-moldova-2017-discovered-curentul-md">{{cite web|date=June 30, 2007|publisher=curentul.md|vauthors=Parfeni C|url=http://curentul.md/stiri/substante-psihotrope-si-un-pumnal-militar-au-fost-depistate-de-vamesi-in-coletele-postale.html|title=Substanțe psihotrope și un pumnal militar au fost depistate de vameși în coletele poștale|access-date=January 29, 2024|archive-date=January 29, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240129202533/http://curentul.md/stiri/substante-psihotrope-si-un-pumnal-militar-au-fost-depistate-de-vamesi-in-coletele-postale.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="modafinil-moldova-2017-discovered-noi-md">{{cite web| publisher=noi.md| date=June 30, 2017| url=https://noi.md/md/news_id/231399| title=Centrul de Sănătate din Edineţ va fi eficientizat energetic| access-date=January 29, 2024| archive-date=January 29, 2024| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240129202534/https://noi.md/md/news_id/231399| url-status=live}}</ref> In the [[Transnistria]] region of Moldova, modafinil is completely prohibited, due to application of the legislation similar to that of Russia where modafinil is completely prohibited and is in the same list as narcotics. Possession or an attempt to bring modafinil to Transnistria potentially leads to imprisonment.<ref name="base.consultant.ru-2017" />

In Romania, modafinil is classified as a stimulant doping agent and is prohibited in sports competitions.<ref name="ro-antidopink">{{cite web | title = LISTA INTERZISĂ - 2018 | trans-title = Forbidden List - 2018 |work =AGENȚIA NAȚIONALĂ ANTI-DOPING | trans-work = National Anti-Doping Agency | language = Romanian |url=http://anad.gov.ro/web/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/LISTA-2018-web.pdf |archive-date=February 24, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210224105716/http://anad.gov.ro/web/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/LISTA-2018-web.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref> In 2022, laws were passed making its importation or sale a felony, punishable by three to seven years in jail.<ref name="LEGE 219 26/07/2021 – Portal Legislativ">{{cite web | url=https://legislatie.just.ro/Public/DetaliiDocumentAfis/245003 | title=LEGE 219 26/07/2021 | trans-title = Law 219 26/07/2021 - | work = Portal Legislativ | trans-work = Romanian Legislative Portal| access-date=October 16, 2022 | archive-date=October 16, 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221016104753/https://legislatie.just.ro/Public/DetaliiDocumentAfis/245003 | url-status=live | language = Romanian }}</ref> Simple possession for personal use may result in a fine and confiscation.<ref name="LEGE 219 26/07/2021 – Portal Legislativ" />

In Sweden, modafinil is classified as a schedule&nbsp;IV substance, which means that it is considered to have a low potential for abuse and a low risk of dependence. Still, possession is illegal without a prescription.<ref name="LVFS">{{cite web |title=Läkemedelsverkets föreskrifter (LVFS 2011:10) om förteckningar över narkotika | trans-title = The Swedish Medicines Agency's regulations (LVFS 2011: 10) on lists of drugs | language = sv |url=https://lakemedelsverket.se/upload/lvfs/konsoliderade/LVFS_2011_10_konsoliderad_tom_HSLF-FS_2019_7.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190807175859/https://lakemedelsverket.se/upload/lvfs/konsoliderade/LVFS_2011_10_konsoliderad_tom_HSLF-FS_2019_7.pdf |archive-date=August 7, 2019 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

In the United Kingdom, it is not listed in [[Misuse of Drugs Act 1971|Misuse of Drugs Act]], so possession is not illegal, but a prescription is required.<ref name="MHRA-2013">{{cite web|url = http://www.mhra.gov.uk/home/groups/par/documents/websiteresources/con273748.pdf|title = MHRA license for Modafinil in UK|author = MHRA|date = April 3, 2013|publisher = MHRA|location = London|access-date = April 3, 2013|archive-date = January 22, 2016|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160122195257/http://www.mhra.gov.uk/home/groups/par/documents/websiteresources/con273748.pdf|url-status = live}}</ref>