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 […]
Belize,
Belize Opioid Substitution Treatments: not available Importation of methadone and other substitute substances: possible Travellers must apply for an import licence to be issued by the Pharmacy Unit of the Ministry of Health of Belize (see contact details below). It is allowed to bring into Belize a quantity of 30 daily doses of methadone, buprenorphine, […]
Benin
Benin Methadone Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone: possible Travellers are allowed to bring methadone into Benin for personal use as medication for the period of stay. They are expected to carry with them a notarized letter in French from a health authority. Contact Address: Ministère de la Santé, des Affaires Sociales et de la […]
Methadone clinics in Bermuda
Bermuda Methadone Treatment: available Buprenorphine Treatment: ? There is one methadone maintenance program operated by the Turning Point Substance Abuse Center. Location and contact details: St.Brendan’s Hospital, ‘Devonshire’ Bermuda Phone: +1441 239-2038 Pharmacist: +1441 239-3410 Clinic Nurse: +1441 239-3411 Receptionist : +1441 239-3403 Person to contact via email: Angria Bassett Importation of Methadone/Buprenorphine: possible Individuals […]
Australia
Australia* Importation of Methadone/Buprenorphine and Other Opioids to Australia for Personal Use: possible Current Regulations: CLICK Continued Treatment/Dosing: possible More info will be provided soon. Any comments, corrections and additional info greatly appreciated. Please address all correspondence to: Ralf Gerlach INDRO e.V. Bremer Platz 18-20 48155 Münster Germany Phone: +49 251 60123 or +49 2571 […]
Austria
Austria* Continued Opioid Treatment for Travellers: available The patient’s home clinic or GP should contact the drug coordinator (“Drogenkoordinator”) of the state his/her patient intends to visit in Austria at least two weeks in advance of the expected date of the patient’s arrival. The drug coordinators will be of assistance in finding an appropriate local […]
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan* Opioid Treatments for Travellers: not clarified Importation of Methadone and Other Opioids: possible For info on current import regulations: CLICK Contact Address: any diplomatic mission of Azerbaijan Any comments and additional information greatly appreciated.Please address all correspondence to: Ralf GerlachINDRO e.V.Bremer Platz 18-2048155 MünsterGermanyPhone: +49 251-60123Fax: +49 251-666580Email _________________________________________________________________ * No responsibility is accepted by […]
