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Controlled drugs and psychotropic substances

Understand the licensing requirements before you import, wholesale, export or manufacture controlled drugs or psychotropic substances in Singapore.

Last updated 16 March 2026

Controlled drugs

Find out about the licensing requirements to import, store, wholesale, export or manufacture controlled drugs in Singapore.

Psychotropic substances

Find out about the licensing requirements to import or export psychotropic substances in Singapore.

Restricted substances

Certain substances, while not regulated as controlled drugs or psychotropic substances in Singapore, may be regulated more stringently in other countries.

Fees and turnaround time

Here is the list of fees and turnaround time to help you with your controlled drug and psychotropic substance transactions.

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