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18+ topic. Can prescription medicine give a positive police drug test in Denmark?

Carry proof of your prescription.

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Short answer

18+ topic. Some prescribed medicine can show up on a police drug test in Denmark. Methylphenidate, used in ADHD medicine, can give a positive result because it counts as a mind-altering substance that is dangerous for road safety. If you are stopped, tell the officers about your medicine and show documentation of your prescription and dose. Driving on such medicine is generally not punishable when you have a valid prescription, take it as prescribed and have agreed it with your doctor.

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Why

  1. ADHD medicine can test positive.
  2. Tell the officers about your medicine.
  3. Carry proof of prescription and dose.

Details

The MinSundhed app shows the medicine you have been prescribed and can be used as documentation.

Tip

If you travel on prescription medicine, keep documentation of the prescription and dose in the car.

What may differ

A blood test decides the case, and a dose above the prescription can still be punished.

Common misconception

A positive test always means you have taken illegal drugs.

What actually happens

Legal medicine can also give a positive result, which is why documentation matters.

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Sources

This answer is for reference only. Traffic rules, fines and fees can change, so check the Danish authorities before you drive.

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