Is Hydrocodone legal in Sweden?
- Legal status
- Hydrocodone is a narcotic in förteckning II under the Narcotics Control Act (Narkotikastrafflagen 1968:64); it is not marketed in Sweden but sits in the same narcotic strong-opioid tier as morfin and oxikodon — left to confirmation.
- Consequences if caught
- A minor drug offence draws a fine or up to 6 months; a serious offence up to 7–10 years.
- If prescribed or medical
- No marketed Swedish hydrocodone product; a förteckning II narcotic is dispensed only on a special prescription.
- Documentation
- Within Schengen carry the Article 75 certificate (Läkemedelsverket) for up to a 30-day supply.
Drug laws and enforcement change and vary within a country. This is not legal advice. Always confirm with Sweden’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.
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