Is Oxycodone legal in Taiwan?
- Legal status
- Oxycodone is a controlled narcotic (lower-category — Schedule 3/4) under the Narcotics Hazard Prevention Act and Controlled Drugs Act — a strong opioid; it is NOT within the capital Category 1 tier (which names heroin, morphine, opium and cocaine), so the drug-specific capital tier for oxycodone is left to confirmation.
- Consequences if caught
- Lower-category narcotic possession/supply draws imprisonment; the Art. 4(1) death/life tier applies to Category 1 narcotics only — oxycodone is not in that named capital tier, so its capital exposure is left to confirmation.
- If prescribed or medical
- Dispensed as a controlled narcotic on prescription; a licence is needed to import/export.
- Documentation
- Carry a prescription and original packaging.
Drug laws and enforcement change and vary within a country. This is not legal advice. Always confirm with Taiwan’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.
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