Kazakhstan Methadone Treatment: not available to foreign patients Currently there are three methadone pilot prgrammes operating in Kazakhstan. To our experience foreign patients will not be accepted for continued dosing. Buprenorphine Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone/Buprenorphine: prohibited Conatct Address: any Kazakh diplomatic mission (This page last revised and updated January 20, 2012)
Kenya
Kenya* Opioid Substitution Treatments for Travellers: not available Importation of Methadone and Other Opioids: possible It is allowed to bring into Kenya a maximum quantity of 30 daily doses. Travellers must carry with them a letter from their prescribing GP/clinic and a copy of the original prescription. These documents should be presented at Customs. Contact […]
Kiribati,
Kiribati There are no laid-down regulations re the importation of methadone. Whether the continuation of methadone treatment is possible must be clarified in each individual case. For further info please contact Dr. Kautu Tenaua. Contact Address: Dr. Kautu Tenaua Director of Hospital Services Ministry of Health, Family Planning and Social Welfare P.O. Box 268 Bikenibeu […]
Korea (North)
Korea, North (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) Opioid Substitution Treatments: not available Importation of methadone and buprenorphine: possible Travellers are allowed to bring into the Democratic Republic of Korea methadone and buprenorphine for personal use. They must carry with them a letter from their prescribing doctor/clinic and a copy of the original prescription. Contact Address: […]
Korea (South)
Korea, South Methadone is not available on the pharmaceutical market. However, under exceptional circumstances methadone patients seeking to travel to South Korea may get permission to do so. They must contact a Korean embassy or consulate at least three months in advance of the prospective journey and produce the following documents: a transfer report, stating […]
Kuwait
Kuwait Methadone Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone: prohibited Contact Address: any Kuwaiti embassy or consulate
Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan Methadone Treatment: not available A one-year pilot methadone programme will start in 2002 with 100 selected local patients participating. The future of the programme depends on the outcome results. In case the results are promising, we see no reason why they should not be positive, MMT will hopefully be implemented into the treatment system. […]
Laos
Laos Methadone/Buprenorphine Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone/Buprenorphine: possible Travellers are permitted to bring into Laos a quantity of methadone (or any other prescribed substitution substance) sufficient for the duration of stay. They have to carry with them an English-language letter from their home prescriber which clearly supports their need for the medication (specimen letter: […]
Latvia
Latvia Methadone/Buprenorphine Treatment: available The contact details of all Latvian treatment centres are available at: http://www.apvienibahiv.lv/rehabilitacija-atkarigajiem Importation of Methadone/Buprenorphine: possible Travellers must carry with them a letter from their home prescriber which clearly supports their need for the medication. It should be noted that residents from one of the EU signatory countries of the “Schengen […]
Lebanon
Lebanon Methadone/Buprenorphine treatment: uncertain Patients needing continued dosing are advised to contact Skoun, the Lebanon Addiction Center. Contact details and further information available at www.skoun.org/. Importation of Methadone/Buprenorphine: possible It is allowed to bring into Lebanon seven daily doses of methadone or buprenorphine for personal use. Patients must carry with them a letter from their […]
