El Salvador Methadone Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone: possible Methadone patients wishing to bring methadone into El Salvador for personal use as medication must apply for an import license at the Consejo Superior de Salud Pública. We advise to contact a Salvadorean embassy or consulate well in advance of the intended journey. Contact Address: […]
Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea Methadone Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone: import regulations could not be clarified Therefore, travellers wishing to bring methadone into Equatorial Guinea for personal use as medication are strongly advised to contact a diplomatic mission of Equatorial Guinea well in advance of their intended journey. Contact Address: any diplomatic mission of Equatorial Guinea […]
Eritrea
Eritrea Methadone Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone: possible Any patient wishing to bring in limited supplies of methadone for personal use as medication must apply for an import permit from the Ministry of Health. The application should be supported by a prescription from the doctor or clinic in charge of current treatment (including the […]
Estonia
Estonia Methadone/Buprenorphine Treatment: available There are three substitution treatment facilities in Estonia. Foreign methadone and buprenorphine patients will be accepted for temporary treatment, provided their home prescribers contact one of these clinics well in advance of the expected date of their patients’ arrival. Up-to-date information is available via the Central and Eastern European Harm Reduction […]
Ethiopia
Ethiopia Methadone Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone: theoretically possible Foreign travellers wishing to bring methadone into Ethiopia for personal use as medication must carry with them a prescription from a licensed Ethiopian doctor. Currently there is hardly any chance to find one. Therefore, we strongly advise a home prescriber to contact the Ministry of […]
Côte d’Ivoire
Côte d’Ivoire* Opioid Substitution Treatment: not available Importation of Substances Used in Opioid Substitution Treatment: possible It is permitted to bring into Côte d’Ivoire a maximum of 7 daily doses for personal use. Travellers must carry with them a letter from their prescribing GP/clinic endorsed by the competent local health authority of the country of […]
Cuba
Cuba Opioid Substitution Treatments: not available Importation of Methadone: prohibited !!! Importation of Buprenorphine: possible Travellers bringing buprenorphine (e.g. Subutex, Suboxone) into Cuba for personal use must carry with them a letter from their prescribing doctor/clinic. Contact Address: any Cuban embassy or consulate (Info last updated July 19, 2018)
Cyprus
Cyprus* Methadone/Buprenorphine Treatment: available Buprenorphine: Veresies Medical Center 5 Mesaorias Avenue 7081 Pyla, Larnaca Cyprus Fon: ++357 246-45333 oder -20372 Fax: ++357 246-45320 Web: https://veresiesclinic.com/en/services/ Out-patient methadone treatment service at the Nicosia General Hospital: Nicosia General Hospital Lemesou Ave 2230 Latsia Cyprus Phone: ++357 22 60 3000 Importation of Methadone/Buprenorphine/Morphine: possible It is allowed to […]
Travel regulations for methadone patients Czech Republic
Czech Republic Opioid Substitution Treatment: available Subutex® is available on prescription from any doctor in the country. Methadone treatment is provided by specialised centers. By clicking on the “MAP OF AID” at www.focalpoint.cz such centers can be located. Importation of Methadone/Buprenorphine: possible Patients wishing to bring methadone/buprenorphine into the Czech Republic are allowed […]
Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire) Unfortunately we have received no informationfrom the relevant authorities. Contact Address: any diplomatic mission of the Democratic Republic of Congo
