Originally Posted by
yosithezet
Could be. I haven’t lived in the US in nearly 30 years. During my trips there I’ve never had any details recorded when buying any OTC medications,including Sudafed.
Yes, pseudoephedrine is "over the counter" in the US, but you have to ask for it - it's stored behind the counter, and your drivers license (presumably other ID would be an option for non-drivers or non-Americans) is needed & data are recorded. There's a limit for how much you can buy in a certain period. These regulations were enacted in 2006.
https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/meth/cma2005.htm