Greece

Methadone/Buprenorphine Treatment: hardly available for foreign patients

There are two substitution treatment programs in Greece (Athens and Thessaloniki). While the Athens unit solely accepts Greek citizens to participate the Thessaloniki program is prepared to accept a very limited number of foreign patients for a limited period of time. Since the prescription of methadone/buprenorphine by other clinics or general practitioners is strictly forbidden by law substitution treatment is currently only available for foreign patients in Thessaloniki.

Importation of Methadone/Buprenorphine: possible

Patients from one of the Schengen signatory countries (currently Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway,  Portugal, Spain, Sweden) must carry with them a special form (if available in their country) called "Certification to carry drugs and/or psychotropic substances for treatment purposes - Schengen Implementing Convention - Article 75". Travellers from other countries are advised to carry with them a letter from their prescribing clinic or GP.

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(This page last revised and updated August 27, 2002)