Taking xanax / alprazolam out of Malaysia
Alprazolam is a controlled benzodiazepine subject to personal-export limits when leaving Malaysia.
Details
Alprazolam is Schedule IV in most jurisdictions. Personal-use quantities with prescription and doctor's letter are generally permitted for export under Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. Above these limits, a Pharmaceutical Services Programme (MoH Malaysia) authorisation is required.
Quantity limits
Personal-use quantity (typically ≤90 days' supply)
Documentation required
- Prescription with quantity dispensed
- Doctor's letter stating medical need
- Pharmaceutical Services Programme (MoH Malaysia) authorisation (if above personal-use)
The other direction
Bringing xanax / alprazolam into Malaysia(restricted)
Sources
VERIFIED · 2026-07-25Report a correction