Is Xanax (Alprazolam) legal in Singapore?
- Legal status
- Alprazolam is a prescription-only 'poison' under the Poisons Act (Cap. 234) and its Rules; it is NOT listed on the Misuse of Drugs Act First Schedule, so it sits below the controlled-drug tier.
- Consequences if caught
- Unauthorised possession or supply of a prescription poison draws a fine and/or up to ~2 years (Poisons Act s.16). Singapore's death penalty (MDA Second Schedule) applies only to narcotics and amphetamine-type drugs above trafficking weights — benzodiazepines are not death-eligible.
- If prescribed or medical
- Dispensed as a prescription-only poison.
- Documentation
- Carry a prescription and keep the medicine in original packaging; declare controlled medicines on entry.
Drug laws and enforcement change and vary within a country. This is not legal advice. Always confirm with Singapore’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.
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