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Medications
Compare medications laws across 53 countries. See what's legal, restricted, or illegal before you travel.
| Country | Adderall/ADHD meds | Xanax/Benzos | Codeine | Antibiotics | Birth control | Plan B | Melatonin | Adderall | Xanax | Adderall/Vyvanse | Ritalin/Concerta | Sudafed | Vicks inhaler | Tylenol | Ritalin | Tramadol | Sleeping pills | Strong painkillers | Antidepressants | ADHD medications | Insulin | Pseudoephedrine | Medical cannabis | EU standards | Prescription drugs |
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| 🇺🇸United States | Prescription required | Prescription required | Prescription required | Prescription required | Legal | Legal OTC | Legal OTC | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | — | — | Small amounts at pharmacy | Prescription required | Legal | Legal at pharmacy | Prescription only | Illegal (amphetamine) | Prescription only | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🇯🇵Japan | — | — | ILLEGAL | — | Legal (prescription) | — | Prescription only | — | Max 1 month supply w/ letter | ILLEGAL (stimulant) | ILLEGAL (stimulant) | ILLEGAL (meth precursor) | ILLEGAL (L-meth) | Legal | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🇹🇭Thailand | — | — | ILLEGAL | — | Legal OTC | — | — | Category 1 narcotic | Need permit | — | — | — | — | — | Category 1 narcotic | Need permit | Need permit | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🇸🇬Singapore | — | — | Controlled drug | — | Legal | — | — | Controlled drug | Controlled drug | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Need prescription | Declare at customs | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🇦🇪UAE (Dubai/Abu Dhabi) | — | — | ILLEGAL | — | Legal | — | Prescription only | Controlled substance | Controlled substance | — | — | — | — | — | — | Controlled | — | — | Some banned | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🇩🇪Germany | — | — | Prescription only | — | Legal | At pharmacy | Prescription only | Prescription only | Prescription only | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🇨🇦Canada | — | — | Behind counter (small amounts) | — | Legal | Legal OTC | Legal OTC | Prescription only | Prescription only | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🇦🇺Australia | — | — | Prescription only (2018 change) | — | Legal | Legal OTC | Prescription only | Prescription only | Prescription only | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🇳🇱Netherlands | — | — | Prescription only | — | Legal | At pharmacy | Prescription only | Prescription only | Prescription only | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🇮🇳India | — | — | Prescription only | Often OTC (changing) | Legal OTC | Legal OTC | — | Very restricted | Prescription only | — | — | — | — | — | — | Prescription only | Prescription only | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | — | — | Prescription required | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Prescription required | — | — | — | Prescription required | Personal use allowed | — | — | — | — |
| 🇷🇺Russia | — | — | Prescription required | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Heavy restrictions | — | — | — | Psychotropic substances banned | Personal use allowed | — | — | — | — |
| 🇿🇦South Africa | — | — | Prescription required | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Prescription required | — | — | — | Prescription required | Personal use allowed | — | — | — | — |
| 🇹🇷Turkey | — | — | Prescription required | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Prescription required | — | — | — | Prescription required | Personal use allowed | — | — | — | — |
| 🇫🇷France | — | — | Prescription only | Prescription required | Legal | Legal at pharmacy | Prescription only | Prescription only (strict) | Prescription only | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🇮🇹Italy | — | — | Prescription only | — | Legal | Legal at pharmacy | Prescription only | Prescription only | Prescription only | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🇪🇸Spain | — | — | Prescription only | — | Legal | Legal OTC | Prescription only | Prescription only | Prescription only | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Requires special permit | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Prescription required | — | — | — | — | Personal use allowed | Restricted quantities | — | — | — |
| 🇮🇩Indonesia | — | — | Narcotic offense | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Death penalty possible | — | — | — | Amphetamines illegal | Prescription required | — | — | — | — |
| 🇻🇳Vietnam | — | — | Prescription required | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Controlled substance | — | — | — | Amphetamines banned | Personal use allowed | — | — | — | — |
| 🇰🇷South Korea | — | — | Prescription required | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Prescription required | — | — | — | Prescription required | Personal use allowed | — | — | — | — |
| 🇵🇭Philippines | — | — | Prescription required | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Prescription required | — | — | — | Prescription required | Personal use allowed | — | — | — | — |
| 🇲🇾Malaysia | — | — | Prescription required | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Prescription required | — | — | — | Controlled substance | Personal use allowed | — | — | — | — |
| 🇬🇷Greece | — | — | Prescription required | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Prescription required | — | — | — | Prescription required | Personal use allowed | — | — | — | — |
| 🇵🇹Portugal | — | — | Prescription required | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Prescription required | — | — | — | Prescription required | Personal use allowed | — | — | — | — |
| 🇵🇱Poland | — | — | Prescription required | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Prescription required | — | — | — | Prescription required | Personal use allowed | — | — | — | — |
| 🇪🇬Egypt | — | — | Prescription required | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 years prison minimum | — | — | — | Controlled substances | Personal use allowed | — | — | — | — |
| 🇲🇦Morocco | — | — | Prescription required | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Prescription required | — | — | — | Prescription required | Personal use allowed | — | — | — | — |
| 🇦🇷Argentina | — | — | Prescription required | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Prescription required | — | — | — | Prescription required | Personal use allowed | — | — | — | — |
| 🇨🇱Chile | — | — | Prescription required | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Prescription required | — | — | — | Prescription required | Personal use allowed | — | — | — | — |
| 🇨🇴Colombia | — | — | Prescription required | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Prescription required | — | — | — | Prescription required | Personal use allowed | — | — | — | — |
| 🇵🇪Peru | — | — | Prescription required | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Prescription required | — | — | — | Prescription required | Personal use allowed | — | — | — | — |
| 🇮🇪Ireland | — | — | Prescription required | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Prescription required | — | — | — | Prescription required | Personal use allowed | — | — | — | — |
| 🇧🇪Belgium | — | — | Prescription required | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Prescription required | — | — | — | Prescription required | Personal use allowed | — | — | — | — |
| 🇨🇭Switzerland | — | — | Prescription required | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Prescription required | — | — | — | Prescription required | Personal use allowed | — | — | — | — |
| 🇦🇹Austria | — | — | Prescription required | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Prescription required | — | — | — | Prescription required | Personal use allowed | — | — | — | — |
| 🇨🇿Czech Republic | — | — | Prescription required | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Prescription required | — | — | — | Prescription required | Personal use allowed | — | — | — | — |
| 🇭🇺Hungary | — | — | Prescription required | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Prescription required | — | — | — | Prescription required | Personal use allowed | — | — | — | — |
| 🇸🇪Sweden | — | — | Prescription required | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Prescription required | — | — | — | Prescription required | Personal use allowed | — | — | — | — |
| 🇳🇴Norway | — | — | Prescription required | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Prescription required | — | — | — | Prescription required | Personal use allowed | — | — | — | — |
| 🇩🇰Denmark | — | — | Prescription required | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Prescription required | — | — | — | Prescription required | Personal use allowed | — | — | — | — |
| 🇳🇿New Zealand | — | — | Prescription required | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Prescription required | — | — | — | Prescription required | Personal use allowed | — | — | — | — |
| 🇮🇱Israel | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Prescription required | — | — | — | Prescription required | Personal use allowed | — | Legal with prescription | — | — |
| 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia | — | — | Prescription required | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Death penalty possible | — | — | — | Amphetamines banned | Personal use allowed | — | — | — | — |
| 🇫🇮Finland | — | — | Prescription required | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Prescription required | — | — | — | Prescription required | Personal use allowed | — | — | — | — |
| 🇺🇦Ukraine | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Legal since 2021 | — | — |
| 🇱🇹Lithuania | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Prescription required | — |
| 🇷🇸Serbia | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Standard rules |
| 🇧🇬Bulgaria | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Prescription required | — |
| 🇮🇸Iceland | — | — | Prescription required | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Prescription required | — | — | — | Prescription required | Personal use allowed | — | — | — | — |
| 🇶🇦Qatar | — | — | Prescription required | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Death penalty possible | — | — | — | Amphetamines banned | Personal use allowed | — | — | — | — |
| 🇰🇼Kuwait | — | — | Prescription required | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Death penalty possible | — | — | — | Amphetamines banned | Personal use allowed | — | — | — | — |
🇺🇸United States
Adderall/ADHD medsPrescription required
Xanax/BenzosPrescription required
CodeinePrescription required
AntibioticsPrescription required
Birth controlLegal
Plan BLegal OTC
MelatoninLegal OTC
🇬🇧United Kingdom
AdderallIllegal (amphetamine)
XanaxPrescription only
CodeineSmall amounts at pharmacy
MelatoninPrescription only
Birth controlLegal
Plan BLegal at pharmacy
AntibioticsPrescription required
🇯🇵Japan
Adderall/VyvanseILLEGAL (stimulant)
Ritalin/ConcertaILLEGAL (stimulant)
XanaxMax 1 month supply w/ letter
CodeineILLEGAL
SudafedILLEGAL (meth precursor)
Vicks inhalerILLEGAL (L-meth)
TylenolLegal
Birth controlLegal (prescription)
MelatoninPrescription only
🇹🇭Thailand
AdderallCategory 1 narcotic
RitalinCategory 1 narcotic
XanaxNeed permit
CodeineILLEGAL
TramadolNeed permit
Sleeping pillsNeed permit
Birth controlLegal OTC
🇸🇬Singapore
AdderallControlled drug
XanaxControlled drug
CodeineControlled drug
Sleeping pillsNeed prescription
Strong painkillersDeclare at customs
Birth controlLegal
🇦🇪UAE (Dubai/Abu Dhabi)
AdderallControlled substance
XanaxControlled substance
CodeineILLEGAL
TramadolControlled
AntidepressantsSome banned
Birth controlLegal
MelatoninPrescription only
🇩🇪Germany
AdderallPrescription only
XanaxPrescription only
MelatoninPrescription only
CodeinePrescription only
Birth controlLegal
Plan BAt pharmacy
🇨🇦Canada
AdderallPrescription only
XanaxPrescription only
CodeineBehind counter (small amounts)
MelatoninLegal OTC
Birth controlLegal
Plan BLegal OTC
🇦🇺Australia
AdderallPrescription only
XanaxPrescription only
CodeinePrescription only (2018 change)
MelatoninPrescription only
Birth controlLegal
Plan BLegal OTC
🇳🇱Netherlands
AdderallPrescription only
XanaxPrescription only
CodeinePrescription only
MelatoninPrescription only
Birth controlLegal
Plan BAt pharmacy
🇮🇳India
AdderallVery restricted
XanaxPrescription only
CodeinePrescription only
TramadolPrescription only
Sleeping pillsPrescription only
Birth controlLegal OTC
Plan BLegal OTC
AntibioticsOften OTC (changing)
🇧🇷Brazil
ADHD medicationsPrescription required
TramadolPrescription required
CodeinePrescription required
InsulinPersonal use allowed
🇷🇺Russia
ADHD medicationsPsychotropic substances banned
TramadolHeavy restrictions
CodeinePrescription required
InsulinPersonal use allowed
🇿🇦South Africa
ADHD medicationsPrescription required
TramadolPrescription required
CodeinePrescription required
InsulinPersonal use allowed
🇹🇷Turkey
ADHD medicationsPrescription required
TramadolPrescription required
CodeinePrescription required
InsulinPersonal use allowed
🇫🇷France
AdderallPrescription only (strict)
XanaxPrescription only
CodeinePrescription only
MelatoninPrescription only
Birth controlLegal
Plan BLegal at pharmacy
AntibioticsPrescription required
🇮🇹Italy
AdderallPrescription only
XanaxPrescription only
CodeinePrescription only
MelatoninPrescription only
Birth controlLegal
Plan BLegal at pharmacy
🇪🇸Spain
AdderallPrescription only
XanaxPrescription only
CodeinePrescription only
MelatoninPrescription only
Birth controlLegal
Plan BLegal OTC
🇲🇽Mexico
Adderall/ADHD medsRequires special permit
TramadolPrescription required
PseudoephedrineRestricted quantities
InsulinPersonal use allowed
🇮🇩Indonesia
TramadolDeath penalty possible
CodeineNarcotic offense
ADHD medicationsAmphetamines illegal
InsulinPrescription required
🇻🇳Vietnam
TramadolControlled substance
ADHD medicationsAmphetamines banned
CodeinePrescription required
InsulinPersonal use allowed
🇰🇷South Korea
ADHD medicationsPrescription required
TramadolPrescription required
CodeinePrescription required
InsulinPersonal use allowed
🇵🇭Philippines
TramadolPrescription required
ADHD medicationsPrescription required
CodeinePrescription required
InsulinPersonal use allowed
🇲🇾Malaysia
TramadolPrescription required
ADHD medicationsControlled substance
CodeinePrescription required
InsulinPersonal use allowed
🇬🇷Greece
ADHD medicationsPrescription required
TramadolPrescription required
CodeinePrescription required
InsulinPersonal use allowed
🇵🇹Portugal
ADHD medicationsPrescription required
TramadolPrescription required
CodeinePrescription required
InsulinPersonal use allowed
🇵🇱Poland
ADHD medicationsPrescription required
TramadolPrescription required
CodeinePrescription required
InsulinPersonal use allowed
🇪🇬Egypt
Tramadol4 years prison minimum
ADHD medicationsControlled substances
CodeinePrescription required
InsulinPersonal use allowed
🇲🇦Morocco
ADHD medicationsPrescription required
TramadolPrescription required
CodeinePrescription required
InsulinPersonal use allowed
🇦🇷Argentina
ADHD medicationsPrescription required
TramadolPrescription required
CodeinePrescription required
InsulinPersonal use allowed
🇨🇱Chile
ADHD medicationsPrescription required
TramadolPrescription required
CodeinePrescription required
InsulinPersonal use allowed
🇨🇴Colombia
ADHD medicationsPrescription required
TramadolPrescription required
CodeinePrescription required
InsulinPersonal use allowed
🇵🇪Peru
ADHD medicationsPrescription required
TramadolPrescription required
CodeinePrescription required
InsulinPersonal use allowed
🇮🇪Ireland
ADHD medicationsPrescription required
TramadolPrescription required
CodeinePrescription required
InsulinPersonal use allowed
🇧🇪Belgium
ADHD medicationsPrescription required
TramadolPrescription required
CodeinePrescription required
InsulinPersonal use allowed
🇨🇭Switzerland
ADHD medicationsPrescription required
TramadolPrescription required
CodeinePrescription required
InsulinPersonal use allowed
🇦🇹Austria
ADHD medicationsPrescription required
TramadolPrescription required
CodeinePrescription required
InsulinPersonal use allowed
🇨🇿Czech Republic
ADHD medicationsPrescription required
TramadolPrescription required
CodeinePrescription required
InsulinPersonal use allowed
🇭🇺Hungary
ADHD medicationsPrescription required
TramadolPrescription required
CodeinePrescription required
InsulinPersonal use allowed
🇸🇪Sweden
ADHD medicationsPrescription required
TramadolPrescription required
CodeinePrescription required
InsulinPersonal use allowed
🇳🇴Norway
ADHD medicationsPrescription required
TramadolPrescription required
CodeinePrescription required
InsulinPersonal use allowed
🇩🇰Denmark
ADHD medicationsPrescription required
TramadolPrescription required
CodeinePrescription required
InsulinPersonal use allowed
🇳🇿New Zealand
ADHD medicationsPrescription required
TramadolPrescription required
CodeinePrescription required
InsulinPersonal use allowed
🇮🇱Israel
Medical cannabisLegal with prescription
ADHD medicationsPrescription required
TramadolPrescription required
InsulinPersonal use allowed
🇸🇦Saudi Arabia
TramadolDeath penalty possible
ADHD medicationsAmphetamines banned
CodeinePrescription required
InsulinPersonal use allowed
🇫🇮Finland
ADHD medicationsPrescription required
TramadolPrescription required
CodeinePrescription required
InsulinPersonal use allowed
🇺🇦Ukraine
Medical cannabisLegal since 2021
🇱🇹Lithuania
EU standardsPrescription required
🇷🇸Serbia
Prescription drugsStandard rules
🇧🇬Bulgaria
EU standardsPrescription required
🇮🇸Iceland
ADHD medicationsPrescription required
TramadolPrescription required
CodeinePrescription required
InsulinPersonal use allowed
🇶🇦Qatar
ADHD medicationsAmphetamines banned
TramadolDeath penalty possible
CodeinePrescription required
InsulinPersonal use allowed
🇰🇼Kuwait
ADHD medicationsAmphetamines banned
TramadolDeath penalty possible
CodeinePrescription required
InsulinPersonal use allowed