Is Modafinil legal in Sweden?
- Legal status
- SCHEDULED — narkotika, förteckning IV under the narcotics law (Läkemedelsverket); a controlled narcotic AND a prescription medicine.
- Consequences if caught
- Possession without a prescription is a narcotics offence (narkotikabrott: fines to imprisonment).
- If prescribed or medical
- Carry the prescription; personal medical supply permitted with documentation.
- Documentation
- Sweden enforces ZERO-TOLERANCE: consumption itself has been criminal since 1988 and possession of any amount is criminal, with NO soft/hard distinction. A minor offence (ringa narkotikabrott) — personal use or a small amount — carries income-based day-fines (dagsböter) and NO prison (per the Supreme Court), but it leaves a criminal record; a normal offence up to 3 years and a serious offence 2–7 years (aggravated up to 10). Police may compel blood or urine tests on suspicion of use. Smuggling falls under the Smuggling Act (2000:1225), up to 10 years aggravated. Medical use is limited to Sativex (nabiximols) for MS spasticity — no medical flower, no recreational. [proposed] A 2023 government proposal would raise some penalties and criminalize attempt and conspiracy. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.
- Narkotika förteckning IV (LVFS)
- lakemedelsverket.se
Court records
We have not yet assessed whether court records are publicly available for this jurisdiction.
Modafinil in related jurisdictions
Other substances confirmed in Sweden
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.
Before you travel
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If you’re detained or arrested abroad
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