Is Methadone legal in Indonesia?
- Legal status
- Methadone is a controlled narcotic (Narkotika Golongan II) under Law No. 35/2009 — death-eligible for trafficking above 5 g (Arts. 118(2)/119(2)), the same threshold that applies to morphine; confirmed.
- Consequences if caught
- Unlawful possession or supply draws imprisonment; trafficking of a Golongan II narcotic above 5 g is death-eligible.
- If prescribed or medical
- Prescribed for methadone-maintenance OST as a controlled Golongan II narcotic.
- 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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