Is Oxycodone legal in Ireland?
- Legal status
- Oxycodone is a Schedule 2 controlled drug (Misuse of Drugs Act 1977 and the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2017) — a marketed strong opioid.
- Consequences if caught
- Unauthorised possession up to 7 years on indictment; supply up to life.
- If prescribed or medical
- Prescribed as a Schedule 2 controlled drug meeting CD prescription requirements.
- Documentation
- Ireland is outside the Schengen certificate scheme for this — carry a multilingual doctor's certificate/prescription and original packaging (HPRA guidance).
Drug laws and enforcement change and vary within a country. This is not legal advice. Always confirm with Ireland’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.
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