Narcotic medicinal products

In general, matters relating to narcotics and psychotropic substances are governed by the Law of 19 February 1973 on the sale of medicinal substances and the fight against drug addiction, as well as by the regulations derived from it.

The procedures for prescribing and dispensing narcotic drugs (status ‘S’) are defined by the Grand Ducal Regulation of 19 February 1974 implementing the Law of 19 February 1973 on the sale of medicinal substances and the fight against drug addiction.

The specific procedures for the substitution treatment programme for drug addiction are determined by the Grand Ducal Regulation of 30 January 2002 of the Health Code.

Medicinal products with a market authorisation (MA) in Luxembourg

Here is the list of medicinal products with an MA in Luxembourg (Excel, 84 Kb).

Disclaimer: the data shown in this list is for informational purposes only and is not legally binding. The data corresponds to the date shown in the title, and may be subsequently updated. The list of legally binding MAs is published monthly in the 'Mémorial B' section of the official gazette of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, under the heading, 'List of medicinal products admitted for sale in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg as at <date>' (Liste des médicaments admis à la vente dans le Grand-Duché de Luxembourg en date du <date>).

The abbreviations used for the modes of dispensation and prescription conditions are described in Article 31 of the Grand Ducal Regulation of 15 December 1992 on the placing on the market of medicinal products.

The country of origin is shown if the marketing authorisation holder (MAH) has filed a price for at least one type of packaging.

Summaries of Product Characteristics (SPC), package leaflets, and other documents submitted with the MA application file, are published on publicly accessible websites in the country of origin:

Secure prescriptions and prescription pads

In Luxembourg, there are three types of prescription pads for prescribing doctors:

Prescription pads to be used for prescribing a substance, medicine or preparation as part of standard medical treatment (pink and green);
Stub books for prescribing a substance, medicine or preparation as part of a substitution treatment for drug addiction (blue and yellow) intended for approved doctors;
Prescription pads to be used for prescribing cannabis and certain of its derivatives for medical purposes, intended for authorised doctors (yellow-pink pads).

While prescription pads used for prescribing medicines as part of standard medical treatment can be requested by any approved doctor in Luxembourg, the other two types of pads are only available to approved doctors who have completed the required legal training.

General information concerning prescriptions

A prescription book is issued individually to each doctor. A register is kept at the Pharmacy and Medicines Division.
For all magistral prescriptions, the doses of the substances concerned must be indicated in full.
For all prescriptions for specialised medicines, the number of units or packaging units must be indicated in full.
The renewal of prescriptions for these substances on the same prescription is prohibited.

Procedure for renewing a logbook

A new logbook will only be issued upon return of the previous logbook, by registered post, to the following address:

Please enclose the ‘Order form for prescription pads for narcotics’ with your shipment, which you can find via this link. (Pdf, 196 Kb) We recommend that you keep your proof of shipment until you receive a new pad.

Please note that this form may also be returned to the DPM in the event of loss or theft of a prescription book. In this case, please provide the required information on the form.

Last update 07.01.2026