Romania Methadone Treatment: available Currently methadone is only available at several treatment centers in Bucharest. For contact details visit the web site of the Romanian Harm Reduction Network (RHRN) or contact the RHRN by email (see contact details below). Importation of Methadone and other Opioids: possible Travellers wishing to bring methadone or other opioids into […]
Russia
Russian Federation* Opioid Treatments for Travellers: not possible Importation of Methadone and Other Opioids: complicated, time-consuming, risky Current import regulations for personal use and contact details of competent authorities available at: CLICK In view of the rigid narcotics legislation and the current political situation we rather advise patients against travelling to Russia with opioids. Contact […]
Rwanda
Rwanda Opioid Substitution Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone or Buprenorphine: possible Travellers wishing to bring methadone or buprenorphine into Rwanda for personal use as medication have to apply for an import certificate with the Ministry of Health in Kigali. Contact Address: Ministry of Health Director General of Clinical Services P.O. Box 84 Kigali Republic […]
San Marino
San Marino Unfortunately we have received no information from the relevant authorities. Contact Addresses: Dicastero di Sanità e Servizi della Repubblica di San Marino Via Scialoja 47031 Repubblica di San Marino Phone: +378 549 903967 Fax: +378 549 994438 Mario Benedettini Servizio Neuro-Psychiatrico Via Toscana Repubblica di San Marino Phone: +378 549 994605 Fax: +378 […]
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. […]
Panama
Panama Methadone Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone: prohibited Contact Addresses: any Panamanian embassy or consulate (Info last updated August 28, 1998)
Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea Methadone Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone: prohibited Contact Address: any Papua New Guinean embassy or consulate
Netherlands (The)
Netherlands, The Opioid Substitution Treatments: available Foreign patients will be accepted for temporary treatment while staying in the Netherlands. Unfortunately, we currently have no contact details of prescribing services/GPs. Importation of opioids: possible Travellers are allowed to bring supplies sufficient for up to 30 days. They must carry with them a letter from their prescribing […]
New Zealand
New Zealand Methadone Treatment: available Methadone treatment is available at 20 methadone treatment services throughout the country. In major cities there are also general practitioners prescribing methadone. Travellers needing continued methadone treatment in New Zealand are strongly advised to ask their home prescriber to contact a New Zealand clinic or GP well in advance of […]
Nicaragua
Nicaragua Methadone Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone: possible Travellers must carry with them a letter from their home prescriber, attested and stamped by a Nicaraguan embassy or consulate, clearly stating that the medication prescribed is essential for their physical and mental health. In addition, doctors should provide information on the patients personal data, daily […]
