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Dihydrocodeine
Legal Status
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U.S. FEDERAL LAW #
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U.S. FEDERAL LEGAL SUMMARY
Codeine
REGULATED
Yes
STATUS
Scheduled
SCHEDULE
Schedule II
CLASSIFICATION
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Dihydrocodeine is Schedule II in the United States. This means it is illegal to sell without a DEA license and illegal to buy or possess without a license or prescription.

INTERNATIONAL LAW #
Cambodia #
We have been told that dihydrocodeine in extended-release form is widely available over-the-counter at about 50 to 75 cents per pill. (unconfirmed) (thanks M)
If you have information about the legal status of this substance in any other country, please let us know.

CAUTION & DISCLAIMER #
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