Is Methadone legal in Singapore?
- Legal status
- Methadone is a Class A controlled drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1973, but it is NOT listed in the capital Second Schedule (which names morphine, diamorphine and opium) — a controlled strong opioid, not death-eligible; confirmed.
- Consequences if caught
- Unauthorised possession or consumption of a Class A drug carries imprisonment and caning; trafficking is severe, but methadone is not among the death-eligible Second-Schedule drugs.
- If prescribed or medical
- Prescribed as a Class A controlled drug for supervised methadone-maintenance OST.
- Documentation
- Carry a prescription and keep the medicine in original packaging; declare controlled medicines on entry (HSA).
Drug laws and enforcement change and vary within a country. This is not legal advice. Always confirm with Singapore’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.
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