Is Amyl Nitrite legal in Singapore?
- Legal status
- Amyl nitrite is a prescription-only medicine in Singapore; the Health Sciences Authority classifies alkyl nitrites such as amyl nitrite as prescription medicines to be used only under medical supervision, and treats retailed alkyl-nitrite 'poppers' as unregistered/illegally supplied health products.
- Consequences if caught
- Unauthorised sale or supply of amyl nitrite as an unregistered prescription medicine is an HSA regulatory offence; as a medicine it is NOT a death-eligible controlled drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act — the capital narcotics regime does not reach amyl nitrite.
- If prescribed or medical
- Distinct from the consumer 'poppers' product: HSA treats amyl nitrite as a prescription vasodilator medicine requiring medical supervision, not a freely retailed inhalant.
- Documentation
- No over-the-counter or retail sale; amyl nitrite requires a prescription and HSA-regulated supply.
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