Diazepam (Valium)
Legal Status
U.S. FEDERAL LAW #
Caution : All legal information should be verified through other sources. [see below]
U.S. FEDERAL LEGAL SUMMARY | |
Diazepam | |
REGULATED | Yes |
STATUS | Scheduled |
SCHEDULE | Schedule IV |
CLASSIFICATION | Depressant |
Diazepam (Valium) is Schedule IV in the U.S. This means it is illegal to sell without a license and illegal to possess without a valid license or prescription.
INTERNATIONAL LAW #
Australia #
Diazepam is available as a normal prescription drug. (unconfirmed) (thanks SF)
Denmark #
Diazepam is available as a prescription drug. (unconfirmed) (thanks J)
Germany #
Diazepam is available as a prescription drug. (unconfirmed) (thanks OJK)
Mexico #
We have been told that one can purchase 10mg tablets of valium over-the-counter in at least some parts of Mexico without ID or a prescription. (unconfirmed) (thanks F)
Romania #
Diazepam is available as a prescription drug. (unconfirmed) (thanks PS)
Serbia #
Diazepam (sold as Bensedin) is available as a prescription drug in 2.5mg, 5mg, and 10mg doses, and in liquid form for IM/IV use. (unconfirmed) (thanks B)
Singapore #
Diazepam is available as a prescription drug. (unconfirmed) (thanks DK)
Switzerland #
Diazepam (Valium) is available in 2mg, 5mg, and 10mg tablets with a prescription. (unconfirmed) (thanks SAM)
If you have information about the legal status of this substance in any other country, please let us know.
CAUTION & DISCLAIMER #
Erowid legal information is a summary of data gathered from site visitors, government documents, websites, and other resources. We are not lawyers and can not guarantee the accuracy of the information provided here. We do our best to keep this information correct and up-to-date, but laws are complex and constantly changing. Laws may also vary from one jurisdiction to another (county, state, country, etc)...this list is not comprehensive.