Is Oxycodone legal in Singapore?
- Legal status
- Oxycodone is a Class A controlled drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1973 — a controlled strong opioid; it is NOT in the capital Second Schedule (which names morphine, diamorphine and opium only), so oxycodone is not death-eligible (confirmed).
- Consequences if caught
- Unauthorised possession or consumption draws imprisonment and/or caning; Class A trafficking carries heavy imprisonment and caning. The Second Schedule death thresholds (e.g. above 30 g of morphine) apply to the named narcotics only — oxycodone is not death-eligible.
- If prescribed or medical
- Dispensed as a Class A controlled drug on prescription; a licence is needed to import.
- Documentation
- Carry a prescription and keep the medicine in original packaging; declare controlled medicines on the HSA personal-medication check.
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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