Is Buprenorphine legal in Indonesia?
- Legal status
- Buprenorphine is a Narkotika Golongan III substance under Law No. 35/2009 — a lighter tier than Golongan II methadone; Golongan III is not death-eligible, so it sits below the capital tier, confirmed.
- Consequences if caught
- Unlawful possession/supply is penalised under Law No. 35/2009, but the death penalty applies only to Golongan I (and trafficking of Golongan II above weight) — Golongan III buprenorphine is not death-eligible, confirmed.
- If prescribed or medical
- Dispensed as a Golongan III controlled prescription medicine (used for opioid substitution).
- Documentation
- Carry a prescription and original packaging; declare controlled medicines and confirm import rules with BPOM.
Drug laws and enforcement change and vary within a country. This is not legal advice. Always confirm with Indonesia’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.
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