China Methadone Treatment: not available for foreignmethadone patients Several pilot methadone programs have been launched in 2004 (for further info click HERE). To our knowledge these pilots do not (yet) provide continued dosing to foreign methadone patients. Buprenorphine Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone/Buprenorphine: possible Please contact a Chinese embassy or consulate for detailed information. […]
Colombia
Colombia Methadone Treatment: available Methadone treatment is now provided in Colombia’s large cities. We are currently checking for contact details (your help is greatly appreciated!) Importation of Methadone: possible It is possible to bring methadone or buprenorphine into Colombia for personal use. We are currently checking for up-to-date info on the import regulations. Any comments/experiences […]
Comoros
Comoros Methadone Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone: import regulations could not be clarified Therefore, travellers wishing to bring methadone into Comoros for personal use as medication are strongly advised to contact a Comoran diplomatic mission well in advance of their intended journey. Contact Address: any Comoran diplomatic mission
Brazil
Brazil Methadone Treatment: not available Theoretically, it would be possible for foreign travellers to receive methadone treatment on a temporary basis. But application and approval procedures appear to be time- and energy-consuming – an unending bureaucratic hurdle race. To obtain further information we recommend intending travellers to contact the Brazilian Ministry of Health (Ministerio da […]
Brunei
Brunei Darussalam* Opioid Substitution Treatments: not available Importation of Methadone and Other Opioids: strictly prohibited! It is strictly forbidden to bring opioids into Brunei, including cough mixtures containing codeine. Importation and use of these medicines will be punished with prison sentences! Contact Address: any Bruneian diplomatic mission Any comments and additional information greatly appreciated. Please […]
Bulgaria
Bulgaria Opioid Substitution Treatments: available Foreign patients can receive treatment for up to one month. Treatment fees vary depending on dosage and possible checkups. Continued dosing might sometimes not be possible due to a shortage of medication. Therefore, patients are strongly advised to contact a treatment service well in advance of their planned journey. Importation […]
Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso Opioid Substitution Treatments: not available National and/or regional hospitals could continue with the treatment of foreign methadone patients. Since methadone is not available on the local pharmaceutical market the quantity of the substance needed for the period of stay would have to be imported by the Ministry of Health – one has to […]
Burundi
Burundi Opioid Substitution Treatments: not available Importation of Methadone and other Opioids: possible It is allowed to bring into Burundi methadone, buprenorphine or morphine for personal use as medication. Travellers must carry with them a letter from their prescribing doctor/clinic and a copy of the original prescription. Contact Address: any Burundi diplomatic mission Any comments and additional information […]
Cambodia
Cambodia Methadone Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone: possible Travellers must carry with them a letter in French from their home prescriber which clearly supports their need for the medication. Furthermore, it is necessary to state identification details, the total quantity of methadone and the dates of arrival in and departure from Cambodia. Contact Address: […]
Belgium
Belgium Methadone/Buprenorphine Treatment: available Methadone treatment is available from GPs and some clinics. The traveller’s home prescriber should contact a colleague in Belgium some days in advance of the expected date of arrival. Importation of Methadone/Buprenorphine: possible Travellers must have with them a letter from their prescribing doctor stating identification details and giving information on […]
