Narcotics

Introduction

Narcotics are substances and preparations that are addictive. They include, for example, cocaine, cannabis or morphine. Certain narcotics, such as morphine, may also be used as medicines. Packages of permitted approved narcotics are marked with a special vignette. The Ordinance on Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances lists the narcotics that are prohibited in FL, but also those that are permitted as remedies.

Notice on the supply of narcotics for the treatment of persons addicted to narcotics

These narcotics may only be supplied to physicians licensed to provide substitution therapy. A list of these physicians can be requested by pharmacies and wholesalers at the e-mail address amtsaerztlicherdienst@llv.li.

Schengen - Sick Travelers

When traveling abroad, the maximum amount of narcotics that may be carried is equivalent to 30 days of treatment. For longer stays, treatment must be supervised by a physician in the destination country, and the medication must be obtained locally.

From December 19, 2011, the Schengen Agreement will come into force for Liechtenstein.

Sick travelers who wish to travel to a state bound by one of the Schengen association agreements are entitled to a certificate from their attending physician containing the necessary information to prove that they have been treated with narcotics. A separate certificate is required for each prescribed drug containing narcotics  . No certificate is required for travel to Switzerland due to the customs agreement.

The certificate  is to be completed and certified by the pharmacist dispensing the medicines containing narcotics based on the medical prescription. The pharmacist shall promptly deliver a copy of the certified certificate to the department of health.

Treating physicians who are authorized to self-dispens and dispense the prescribed drug themselves must complete the certificate in full and send a copy to the Office of Public Health without delay.

The certificate is valid for a maximum of 30 days.