Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein Methadone/Buprenorphine Treatment: available If a foreign traveller seeks methadone/buprenorphine treatment in Liechtenstein his/her home prescriber must contact the chief medical officer of the Health Department, Dr. O. Ospelt, some two weeks in advance of the expected journey to arrange treatment and dispensing modalities. Importation of Methadone and Other Opioid Substances: possible Although it is […]

Lithuania

 Lithuania Methadone/Buprenorphine Treatment: available The Lithuanian Ministry of Health has introduced three methadone/buprenorphine programs in the biggest cities of the country – Vilnius, Kaunas, and Klaipeda. Foreign patients can receive treatment under the same conditions as agreed upon with their home doctor or clinic. Their home prescribers are strongly advised to contact a suitable clinic […]

Kazakhstan

 Kazakhstan Methadone Treatment: not available to foreign patients Currently there are three methadone pilot prgrammes operating in Kazakhstan. To our experience foreign patients will not be accepted for continued dosing. Buprenorphine Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone/Buprenorphine: prohibited Conatct Address: any Kazakh diplomatic mission  (This page last revised and updated January 20, 2012)  

Kenya

Kenya* Opioid Substitution Treatments for Travellers: not available Importation of Methadone and Other Opioids: possible It is allowed to bring into Kenya a maximum quantity of 30 daily doses. Travellers must carry with them a letter from their prescribing GP/clinic and a copy of the original prescription. These documents should be presented at Customs. Contact […]

Kiribati,

 Kiribati There are no laid-down regulations re the importation of methadone. Whether the continuation of methadone treatment is possible must be clarified in each individual case. For further info please contact Dr. Kautu Tenaua. Contact Address: Dr. Kautu Tenaua Director of Hospital Services Ministry of Health, Family Planning and Social Welfare P.O. Box 268 Bikenibeu […]

Korea (North)

Korea, North (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) Opioid Substitution Treatments: not available Importation of methadone and buprenorphine: possible Travellers are allowed to bring into the Democratic Republic of Korea methadone and buprenorphine for personal use. They must carry with them a letter from their prescribing doctor/clinic and a copy of the original prescription. Contact Address: […]

Korea (South)

 Korea, South Methadone is not available on the pharmaceutical market. However, under exceptional circumstances methadone patients seeking to travel to South Korea may get permission to do so. They must contact a Korean embassy or consulate at least three months in advance of the prospective journey and produce the following documents: a transfer report, stating […]

Kyrgyzstan

 Kyrgyzstan Methadone Treatment: not available A  one-year pilot methadone programme will start in 2002 with 100 selected local patients participating. The future of the programme depends on the outcome results. In case the results are promising, we see no reason why they should not be positive, MMT will hopefully be implemented into the treatment system. […]