Cayman Islands: Importation of Methadone

 Cayman Islands (Caymans) Methadone Treatment: most likely not available Importation of Methadone: possible It is allowed to bring methadone into the Caymans provided patients carry with them a letter from their clinic or prescribing GP clearly stating that the medication has been prescribed legally for a serious medical condition. The letter should contain the clinic’s […]

Chad

Chad Opioid Substitution Treatments: not available Importation of Methadone/Buprenorphine/Morphine: possible Travellers must carry with them a copy of the original prescription and a letter from their prescribing doctor/clinic. Contact Address: any Chadian diplomatic mission Any comments and additional information greatly appreciated. Please address all correspondence to: Ralf Gerlach INDRO e.V. Bremer Platz 18-20 D-48155 Münster Germany […]

Chile

Chile Methadone and Other Opioid Substitution Treatments: not clarified   Importation of Methadone and Other Opioids: possible Travellers  are allowed to bring into Chile 30 daily doses of their prescribed medication, provided they carry with them a letter from their prescribing doctor. The medication must be declared at customs when entering the country. Contact Address: […]

China

China Methadone Treatment: not available for foreignmethadone patients Several pilot methadone programs have been launched in 2004 (for further info click  HERE). To our knowledge these pilots do not (yet) provide continued dosing to foreign methadone patients. Buprenorphine Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone/Buprenorphine: possible Please contact a Chinese embassy or consulate for detailed information. […]

Colombia

Colombia Methadone Treatment: available Methadone treatment is now provided in Colombia’s large cities. We are currently checking for contact details (your help is greatly appreciated!) Importation of Methadone: possible  It is possible to bring methadone or buprenorphine into Colombia for personal use. We are currently checking for up-to-date info on the import regulations. Any comments/experiences […]

Comoros

Comoros Methadone Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone: import regulations could not be clarified Therefore, travellers wishing to bring methadone into Comoros for personal use as medication are strongly advised to contact a Comoran diplomatic mission well in advance of their intended journey. Contact Address: any Comoran diplomatic mission        

Congo

 Congo Methadone Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone: no laid down regulations Therefore, travellers wishing to bring methadone into Congo for personal use as medication are strongly advised to contact a Congolese diplomatic mission well in advance of their intended journey. Contact Address: any Congolese embassy or consulate or Ministère de la Santé B.P. 32 […]

Cook Islands

 Cook Islands Methadone Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone: no laid down regulations There are no laid down import regulations for methadone. However, we strongly advise travellers bringing methadone to the Cook Islands for personal use as medication to carry with them a letter from their home prescriber detailing the patient’s personal data, the total […]

Costa Rica

Costa Rica Opioid Substitution Treatment: not available Importation of Opioids: possible Travellers visiting Costa Rica with prescribed opioids for personal use must carry with them a doctor’s letter written in Spanish together with a photocopy of the original prescription. Please note that information about the medical indication must be given in the letter. When preparing […]