St Vincent and the Grenadines

 St Vincent and the Grenadines Opioid Substitution Treatment: not available There are neither opioid substitution treatment centres nor any doctors providing regular methadone or buprenorphine treatments. Though buprenorphine is currently available, preparations used in substitution treatment (e.g. Subutex, Suboxone) are not. A license can be obtained from the Ministry of Health for the importation of […]

Serbia

Serbia Continued Opioid Treatment for Travellers: not clear Medication-assisted treatment is provided in some cities. However, it is not yet clear, if continued treatment/dosing of foreign patients is possible. Unfortunately, we do not have any contact details of treatment services. Therefore, we advise travellers to carry with them the quantity of opioids sufficient for the […]

Seychelles

Seychelles Unfortunately we have received no information from the relevant authorities. Contact Address: any Seychelles diplomatic mission or Ministry of Health Acting Permanent Secretary Fax: +248 225416      

Paraguay

Paraguay Unfortunately we have received no information from the relevant authorities. Contact Address: any Paraguayan diplomatic mission or Ministério de Salud Pública Y Bienestar Social Direccion de Drogodependencias Pettirossi Brazil Asunción Paraguay Phone: +595 21-443473/-449982 Fax: +595 21206700 Any comments,corrections and additional information greatly appreciated. Please address all correspondence to: Ralf Gerlach INDRO e.V. Bremer […]

Peru

 Peru Methadone/Buprenorphine Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone/Buprenorphine: possible Foreign travellers are permitted to import the quantity of methadone or buprenorphine needed for 5 days. They must carry with them a letter from their prescribing doctor detailing the patient’s personal data, the quantity of methadone/buprenorphine, and the dates of arrival in and departure from Peru. […]

Philippines (The)

Philippines, The Opioid Substitution Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone, Buprenorphine, Morphine: possible (up to 30 daily doses) Travellers intending to bring methadone, buprenorphine, morphine or other medically prescribed opioids into the Philippines have to carry with them a certification from the patient’s home prescriber clearly stating that the patient needs the medication and that […]

Poland

  Poland* Opioid Substitution Treatment: available Travellers needing continued treatment/dosing are advised to check, if there is a treatment facility at their destination. List of services: CLICK Importation of Methadone, Buprenorphine, Morphine: possible Travellers must apply for an import permit issued by the Chief Pharmaceutical Inspector! The maximum quantity to be allowed for importation for […]

Portugal

Portugal* Continued Opioid Treatment for Travellers: available There is a wide range of treatment services. Contact details are provided in a special guide, “Guia Recursos Saúde e Dependências”, which can be downloaded: CLICK Contact details of several substitution treatment centres are also available via the European Test Finder: CLICK Importation of Methadone and Other Opioids: possible Travellers […]

Qatar

Qatar Unfortunately we have received no information from the relevantauthorities. Contact Address: any Qatar diplomatic mission or Ministry of Public Health P.O. Box 42 Doha Qatar Phone: +974 441555 Fax: +974 429565 Any comments and additional information greatly appreciated. Please address all correspondence to: Ralf Gerlach INDRO e.V. Bremer Platz 18-20 48155 Münster Germany Phone: […]