Is Lorazepam legal in Greece?
- Legal status
- Lorazepam is a Table Δ (D) psychotropic under Law 4139/2013 (amending the Drug Code); supplied under EOF control.
- Consequences if caught
- Personal-use possession is a misdemeanour (up to ~5 months); supply is a felony.
- If prescribed or medical
- Prescribed as a Table Δ benzodiazepine medicine.
- Documentation
- Carry the Schengen Article 75 certificate and medical justification; EOF advance authorisation is required for larger quantities.
Court records
We have not yet assessed whether court records are publicly available for this jurisdiction.
Lorazepam in related jurisdictions
Other substances confirmed in Greece
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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