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Medical Access and Reimbursement in Argentina

Argentina has an established regulatory framework for specific psychedelic derivatives, specifically Esketamine, while maintaining strict prohibition for classic hallucinogens like Psilocybin and MDMA.

Access Level
Off-label Medical
Compounds Covered
3
Active Trials
0

Access by Compound

Compound-specific notes summarise what is realistically available through approved medical use, clinical research, exceptional access, or private care where the country report has verifiable information.

Compound Access

Psilocybin

Strictly Illegal

Currently classified as a strictly controlled substance under national drug scheduling laws, with no authorized medical use outside of approved clinical research.

Compound Access

Esketamine

Approved / Private Coverage

Spravato (esketamine nasal spray) was approved by the National Administration of Medicines, Food and Medical Technology (ANMAT) in April 2021 for treatment-resistant depression #. Coverage is currently primarily through private health insurance (prepagas) and specific medical exceptions.

Compound Access

Ketamine

Legal Medical Use

Ketamine is strictly regulated and authorized for anesthetic and analgesic use in hospital settings. Off-label use for psychiatric conditions is emerging in private clinics but is not standardly reimbursed.

Sources and Verification

Last updated 2 Mar 2026. Source links are drawn from citation annotations in the medical access and reimbursement guide.

  1. 1ANMAT Database