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 […]
Bhutan
Bhutan Methadone Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone: import regulations could not be clarified Therefore, travellers wishing to bring methadone into Bhutan for personal use as medication are strongly advised to contact a Bhutanese diplomatic mission well in advance of their intended journey. Contact Address: any Bhutanese diplomatic mission
Bolivia
Bolivia Methadone Treatment: available Methadone is available on the Bolivian pharmaceutical market (trade name = “METASEDIN”). It can be prescribed by licensed doctors on a special prescription (receta valorado) and will be dispensed by pharmacies as takeaway medication. Methadone patients are strongly advised to carry with them a letter in Spanish from their home prescriber […]
Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Bosnia and Herzegovina Methadone Treatment: available Methadone treatment is available in Sarajevo and some major towns. For further information contact Dr. Mehic-Basara (see contact details below). Buprenorphine Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone/Burprenorphine: possible Travellers are strongly advised to have with them a letter from their home prescriber (attested by a local health authority!) detailing […]
Botswana
Botswana Methadone Treatment: not available Buprenorphine Treatment: theoretically possible, almost impossible to arrange Though any medical officer or doctor can prescribe buprenorphine, the question remains whether pharmacies can provide the medication. If buprenorphine is not in stock it must be ordered from abroad. Importation of Methadone or other Prescribed Narcotics: possible Foreign travellers are allowed […]
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 […]
Bahamas
Bahamas* Opioid Substitution Treatment: not finally clarified It is not clear whether opioid substitution treatment is provided to foreign travellers for a limited period of time. Importation of Substances Used in Opioid Substitution Treatment: possible It is allowed to bring into the Bahamas a maximum quantity of 30 daily doses of methadone or other substances […]
