Navigating the legal status of different nootropics in the UK can be confusing given the novelty of many of these supplements.
Pramiracetam is a perfect example of a nootropic that has only become available for widespread use in the last year or so.
As a result, there is little information on whether Pramiracetam is legal in the UK.
In this article, we will discuss the legality of purchasing Pramiracetam in the UK and give you some practical details on how one can acquire this cognitive enhancer.



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Pramiracetam Review
Related Topics
- What is Pramiracetam?
- User Review
- Benefits and How it Works
- Dosing Information
- Side Effects
- Experience Reports
- Purchasing Pramiracetam
- Legal Status
- Using Bulk Powder
- How to Take Capsules
- Pramiracetam Stacks
- Stack with Choline
- Comparison to Piracetam
- Comparison to Noopept
- Comparison to Oxiracetan
- Comparison to Aniracetam
Pramiracetam is derived from the parent drug, Piracetam, which was the very first nootropic ever discovered.
It is approximately 15x-30x more potent than Piracetam, allowing for smaller and less frequent dosing.
It works to improve short- and long-term memory, increase attention and focus factor, and to enhance learning ability.
Pramiracetam has also been reported by users to aid with goal-specific projects and purpose-driven work.
People report increased motivation when working toward achieving a goal or completing a project.
Like Aniracetam, it is a lipophilic. Some users report it works best when taken with a meal containing some fats.
Because it is more potent than Piracetam, you don’t need to take as much over the course of a day, instead, a single daily dose may be enough to achieve and maintain the desired effect.
Side effects are few and most are mild, making Pramiracetam a good choice for people cycling racetams together in a stack, or individually. Due to the increased potency, you should be careful to stay within the recommended dosage. Side effects can include gastro-intestinal upset and insomnia. The most frequent side effects reported are headache and mental fatigue.
Headache and fatigue are likely to be caused by a lack of available Choline in the body and is typically remedied by adding a good bio-available source of Choline such Alpha-GPC or Citicoline. New Pramiracetam users should take a small amount initially and test for adverse reactions before taking a full dose.

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Legal Status of Pramiracetam in the UK
The UK has multiple agencies and regulatory bodies working together to regulate, approve and monitor drugs. Drugs which are regulated will need a prescription from a medical doctor in order to obtain and use them.
Pramiracetam is not a regulated drug in the United Kingdom and thus falls outside of the prescription requirements. Drugs like Pramiracetam reside in a grey area because they are not regulated, nor have they been approved by this group of regulators.
What this means is that residents of the United Kingdom can buy, use and possess Pramiracetam. A prescription is not needed in order to buy or use it, though it is recommended you talk with your medical doctor regarding use of any drug you intend to use for a period of time. Pramiracetam is considered non-toxic and safe to use at the recommended dosage.
Buying Pramiracetam in the United Kingdom
There are several online companies offering Pramiracetam for sale in the United Kingdom. As with purchasing any nootropic, buying from a reputable company is the most important choice, closely followed by price and shipping speed.
Pramiracetam generally is available in either bulk powder form or in capsules. Buying in bulk powder form will almost always save you on cost per dose, but we recommend you purchase a scale capable of accurately weighing milligrams, rather than trying to guess at the correct dosage. Scales are readily available from online suppliers quite inexpensively.
People who buy in powder form will often encapsulate a few to-go doses for themselves, whether for travel or work. Whether buying in capsule or bulk powder form, you will want to buy from a company which carries a quality product.
Some companies send their product out for testing to verify purity and will post these results online for users to see. Others have statements of purity and continue to purchase from the same supplier, giving some assurance of purity, as well.

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Pramiracetam Dosage
The recommended dosage for Pramiracetam is between 200mg – 400mg daily. This can be taken all at once in a single dose, or it can be taken in two doses over the course of a day, if preferred.
It is especially important to not exceed the recommended dose of this racetam because of its increased potency and the increased risk of side effects. There are no known serious injuries or fatalities resulting from overdose of Pramiracetam, but that does not preclude it from being possible.
We recommend beginning with 50mg-100mg and evaluating the effect on your system. After two hours, if no effect is realized, then adding the same amount as the first to your dose is recommended.
It may take a while for the effects to be felt, so don’t rush. Allow your body to work with this drug in its own way.
Summary
In the United Kingdom, Pramiracetam is not a regulated drug. This allows residents of the UK to buy, use and possess this potent nootropic.
Most users buy their supply online from a company they know to be reputable and to have a quality product. It is permissible to import small quantities for personal use (usually 1-3 months supply) from outside the country.
Pramiracetam is a potent member of the racetam family and can be stacked with a good source of Choline to mitigate some side effects.
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Article last updated on: March 13th, 2018 by Nootriment