Is Pregabalin legal in Russia?

Legal status

Controlled as a potent substance under Government Decree 964, at the entry «Прегабалин» (in English, pregabalin). The dossier treats pregabalin under article 234 of the Criminal Code, the separate regime for potent and poisonous substances, and records that Decree 1002 gives no significant, large and especially large amounts for it.

Consequences if caught

Capital exposure: none. The highest sentence the dossier records for this row is 8 years, under article 234 of the Criminal Code, where the statutory large scale dealing limb is met. The dossier quotes the phrase «крупный размер сильнодействующих веществ» / “large amount of potent substances”. The dossier's ceiling column records the Decree 964 large amount as “large >50”, printed without a unit, and says article 234 applies to unlawful dealing, not simple personal possession. The dossier states no sentence for article 234 below the large scale limb and sets out no separate import, export or possession offence for this row, so none is stated here.

If prescribed or medical

The dossier this cell rests on does not state a prescription route for pregabalin.

Documentation

The dossier this cell rests on does not state a traveller documentation or import permit rule for pregabalin.

Drug laws and enforcement change and vary within a country. This is not legal advice. Always confirm with Russia’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.