Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- The drug "Tapentadol" is included in the list of illicit drugs in Uzbekistan. This is the 54th drug listed as restricted in the country. 

The drug "Tapentadol" is included in the list of narcotic drugs, the illegal circulation of which is subject to regulation in accordance with the Criminal Code of Uzbekistan. This information is contained in the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers.

The government of the country has set the following thresholds for determining the illegal circulation of this medicine:

- a small amount - up to 0.5 g;

- an amount exceeding a small amount - from 0.5 to 5 g;

- large quantity - more than 5 g.

Tapentadol became the 54th most powerful drug included in the list of restricted circulation in Uzbekistan.