MDMA legal status in Sweden

At a glance

Narcotic drug, listed in Swedish List I [1]

What do the official sources say?

The Swedish Medical Products Agency’s narcotics list includes MDMA in List I, a category for substances that normally lack medical use. The agency states that handling narcotics generally requires a permit. This overview is not a determination of criminal liability or of every applicable exception. [1] [2]

Is research or therapy different?

No routine MDMA therapy authorization is described here. Any research or other handling requires verification of current Swedish permits and rules. [1] [2]

What should I check locally?

This summary is not a decision about your circumstances. Check current legislation, local rules and the scope of any authorisation with a qualified local professional. No source here should be read as permission to possess, obtain or supply MDMA.

Official sources

  1. Consolidated LVFS 2011:10 narcotics lists | Swedish Medical Products Agency
  2. Narcotics and narcotics precursors | Swedish Medical Products Agency