South Africa Methadone/Buprenorphine Treatment: available Methadone (Physeptone®) and buprenorphine can be prescribed to foreign travellers by doctors and clinics operated by the South African National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (SANCA). A list of SANCA clinics is accessible via the SANCA web site. Continued dosing should be arranged by doctor-to-doctor contact well in advance […]
Spain
Spain Opioid Substitution Treatments: available Opioid substitution treatments are provided on a large scale. A patient’s home prescriber can get in touch with a treatment center directly. Contact details of most substitution treatment services are available on the web site of the Plan Nacional Sobre Drogas (select the region in question, “comunidad autonomica”, and treatment […]
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Methadone/Buprenorphine Treatment: ??? On April 19, 2011 we contacted the Ministry of Health of Sri Lanka requesting information on whether continued treatment/dosing is possible. As soon as we have received a response we will present up-to-date info on this page. Importation of Methadone/Buprenorphine: possible Foreign methadone/buprenorphine patients are allowed to bring their own […]
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 […]
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia* Opioid Treatments for Travellers: not available Importation of Methadone and Other Opioids: possible Travellers must carry with them a valid medical prescription or a certificate from their prescribing GP/clinic. We recommend carrying a doctor’s letter plus a photocopy of the original prescription. The maximum quantity to be brought in is 30 daily doses. […]
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 […]
