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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
