Is Buprenorphine legal in Greece?
- Legal status
- Buprenorphine is a controlled narcotic under Greek drug law (Law 4139/2013) in a lighter tier than methadone; it is the principal opioid-substitution medication.
- Consequences if caught
- Personal-use possession is a misdemeanour; supply is a felony.
- If prescribed or medical
- Dispensed for opioid substitution through centralised OKANA programme units; take-home is limited but expanding.
- Documentation
- Carry the Schengen Article 75 certificate and medical justification; prior EOF authorisation is advised for narcotic medicines.
Drug laws and enforcement change and vary within a country. This is not legal advice. Always confirm with Greece’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.
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