Eritrea Methadone Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone: possible Any patient wishing to bring in limited supplies of methadone for personal use as medication must apply for an import permit from the Ministry of Health. The application should be supported by a prescription from the doctor or clinic in charge of current treatment (including the […]
Estonia
Estonia Methadone/Buprenorphine Treatment: available There are three substitution treatment facilities in Estonia. Foreign methadone and buprenorphine patients will be accepted for temporary treatment, provided their home prescribers contact one of these clinics well in advance of the expected date of their patients’ arrival. Up-to-date information is available via the Central and Eastern European Harm Reduction […]
Ethiopia
Ethiopia Methadone Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone: theoretically possible Foreign travellers wishing to bring methadone into Ethiopia for personal use as medication must carry with them a prescription from a licensed Ethiopian doctor. Currently there is hardly any chance to find one. Therefore, we strongly advise a home prescriber to contact the Ministry of […]
Fiji
Fiji Methadone Treatment: only very small daily methadone dosages available The maximum quantity of methadone which can be prescribed for an approved drug dependent patient is 150mg (one hundred and fifty milligrams) per week!!! Methadone is available in 5mg tablets only. There is no oral solution available. Case-by-case arrangements can be made for short stay […]
Finland
Finland Methadone/Buprenorphine Treatment: available Buprenorphine Treatment: currently no info available Importation of Methadone/Buprenorphine/Codeine/Morphine: possible Foreign methadone/buprenorphine patients are allowed to bring their own supply of medication needed for personal use for the duration of stay on condition that they carry a certificate from their home physician or clinic (including quantity of methadone/buprenorphine, daily dosage, dates […]
Travel Regulations for Methadone Patients regarding France
France* Continued treatment: possible There are specialized substitution treatment centres in most larger cities. These centres are of assistance with arranging treatment in rural places. The contact details of all ambulatory services are available HERE. Apart from selecting the “Region” or the “Département” of destination “Unité methadone” has to be filled in with “Type de […]
Gabon
Gabon Methadone Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone: import regulations could not be clarified Therefore, travellers wishing to bring methadone into Gabon for personal use as medication are strongly advised to contact a Gabonese embassy or consulate well in advance of their intended journey. Contact Address: any Gabonese diplomatic mission or Mnistère de la Santé […]
Gambia (The)
Gambia, The Methadone Treatment: theoretically available Provided a foreign methadone patient receives an import license for the quantity of methadone needed for the duration of stay local practitioners would be prepared to continue treatment. For further details we advise to contact a Gambian diplomatic mission or the Gambian Medicine Board well in advance of the […]
Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic* Guest dosing: not available (?) Importation of opioid medications: possible Travellers wishing to bring methadone, morphine, buprenorphine or codeine into the Dominican Republic for personal use as medication must carry with them a certificate from their prescribing physician detailing the patients’ personal data, total quantity of the medication, daily dosage, and stating the […]
Ecuador
Ecuador Opioid Substitution Treatment: not available (?) Importation of Methadone/Buprenorphine/Morphine: possible Travellers bringing methadone or other OST medications into Ecuador must carry with them a valid medical prescription. We advise to also carry a doctor’s letter. It is allowed to bring a quantity of up to 30 daily doses for personal use. Contact Addresses: Consejo […]
