Sweden Opioid Substitution Treatments: available Travellers seeking continued dosing in Sweden are advised to contact a relevant treatment center well in advance of the prospective date of arrival in Sweden. For treatment centres click HERE Importation of Methadone/Buprenorphine/Morphine: possible Foreign patients are allowed to bring their own supply of medication needed for personal use for […]
Switzerland
Switzerland Methadone/Buprenorphine Treatment: available If a foreign patient needs methadone or buprenorphine treatment in Switzerland his/her home prescriber/clinic is advised to contact the chief medical officer (Kantonsarzt) of the canton (federal state) of destination in order to receive the contact details of a registered methadone/buprenorphine prescribing doctor. The contact details of the cantonal chief medical […]
Syria
Syria Methadone/Buprenorphine Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone/Buprenorphine: possible Travellers are allowed to bring into Syria methadone or buprenorphine for personal use as medication provided they carry with them a letter from their prescribing doctor or clinic. For a specimen form click HERE. Contact Address: any embassy or consulate of the Arabian Republic of Syria […]
Taiwan
Taiwan Methadone/Buprenorphine Treatment: not clear, if available to foreign patients Methadone treatment is available in several major cities. We are currently checking, if buprenorphine (Subutex and/or Suboxone) is also available. In addition, we are seeking information on whether foreign patients are accepted for continued treatment/dosing. Importation of Methadone and other Opioids: possible Methadone and other […]
Tajikistan
Tajikistan Methadone Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone: prohibited Contact Address: Alamchon Achmedov Minister of Health Ministry of Health Schewtschenk Street 69 734025 Dushanbe Phone: +7 3772 213064
Tanzania
Tanzania* Opioid Substitution Treatment: not available for travellers Importation of Methadone/Buprenorphine/Morphine: possible Foreign travellers are permitted to bring 30 daily doses of methadone, buprenorphine or morphine into Tanzania for personal use. They must carry with them a copy of the original prescription and a letter from their prescribing doctor/clinic clearly stating that the quantity of methadone/buprenorphine/morphine […]
Thailand
Thailand Methadone Treatment: available There are a number of methadone treatment centres in Thailand. Unfortunately, we can provide one contact only: Travellers needing continued methadone dosing in Thailand are advised to contact the Bangkok Hospital Chiang Mai. The methadone treatment team will assist with arranging treatment in Chiang Mai and with finding prescribing clinics in […]
Togo
Togo Opioid Substitution Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone/Buprenorphine/Morphine: possible Travellers are allowed to bring 7 (!) daily doses of methadone/buprenorphine/morphine into Togo for personal use as medication. They must carry with them a copy of the original prescription and a doctor’s letter. Contact Address: any Togolese embassy or consulate Any comments and additional information greatly […]
Tonga
Tonga Unfortunately we have received no information from the relevant authorities. Contact Address: any Tongan diplomatic mission or Dr. Laumeesi Malolo Director of Health Ministry of Health Vaiola Hospital Nuku’alofa Tonga Island, South West Pacific Fax: +676 23938 Any comments,corrections and additional information greatly appreciated. Please address all correspondence to: Ralf Gerlach INDRO e.V. Bremer […]
St Kitts and Nevis
St Kitts and Nevis Regarding St Kitts and Nevis we received the following information: a) The minimum requirement would be a letter from the doctor in charge of treatment at the patient’s place of residence, giving full name and address, the date of travel, arrival and departure and details of daily dosages. b) Patients needing […]
