Brazil Methadone Treatment: not available Theoretically, it would be possible for foreign travellers to receive methadone treatment on a temporary basis. But application and approval procedures appear to be time- and energy-consuming – an unending bureaucratic hurdle race. To obtain further information we recommend intending travellers to contact the Brazilian Ministry of Health (Ministerio da […]
Brunei
Brunei Darussalam* Opioid Substitution Treatments: not available Importation of Methadone and Other Opioids: strictly prohibited! It is strictly forbidden to bring opioids into Brunei, including cough mixtures containing codeine. Importation and use of these medicines will be punished with prison sentences! Contact Address: any Bruneian diplomatic mission Any comments and additional information greatly appreciated. Please […]
Bulgaria
Bulgaria Opioid Substitution Treatments: available Foreign patients can receive treatment for up to one month. Treatment fees vary depending on dosage and possible checkups. Continued dosing might sometimes not be possible due to a shortage of medication. Therefore, patients are strongly advised to contact a treatment service well in advance of their planned journey. Importation […]
Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso Opioid Substitution Treatments: not available National and/or regional hospitals could continue with the treatment of foreign methadone patients. Since methadone is not available on the local pharmaceutical market the quantity of the substance needed for the period of stay would have to be imported by the Ministry of Health – one has to […]
Burundi
Burundi Opioid Substitution Treatments: not available Importation of Methadone and other Opioids: possible It is allowed to bring into Burundi methadone, buprenorphine or morphine for personal use as medication. Travellers must carry with them a letter from their prescribing doctor/clinic and a copy of the original prescription. Contact Address: any Burundi diplomatic mission Any comments and additional information […]
Cambodia
Cambodia Methadone Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone: possible Travellers must carry with them a letter in French from their home prescriber which clearly supports their need for the medication. Furthermore, it is necessary to state identification details, the total quantity of methadone and the dates of arrival in and departure from Cambodia. Contact Address: […]
Belgium
Belgium Methadone/Buprenorphine Treatment: available Methadone treatment is available from GPs and some clinics. The traveller’s home prescriber should contact a colleague in Belgium some days in advance of the expected date of arrival. Importation of Methadone/Buprenorphine: possible Travellers must have with them a letter from their prescribing doctor stating identification details and giving information on […]
Belize,
Belize Opioid Substitution Treatments: not available Importation of methadone and other substitute substances: possible Travellers must apply for an import licence to be issued by the Pharmacy Unit of the Ministry of Health of Belize (see contact details below). It is allowed to bring into Belize a quantity of 30 daily doses of methadone, buprenorphine, […]
Benin
Benin Methadone Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone: possible Travellers are allowed to bring methadone into Benin for personal use as medication for the period of stay. They are expected to carry with them a notarized letter in French from a health authority. Contact Address: Ministère de la Santé, des Affaires Sociales et de la […]
Methadone clinics in Bermuda
Bermuda Methadone Treatment: available Buprenorphine Treatment: ? There is one methadone maintenance program operated by the Turning Point Substance Abuse Center. Location and contact details: St.Brendan’s Hospital, ‘Devonshire’ Bermuda Phone: +1441 239-2038 Pharmacist: +1441 239-3410 Clinic Nurse: +1441 239-3411 Receptionist : +1441 239-3403 Person to contact via email: Angria Bassett Importation of Methadone/Buprenorphine: possible Individuals […]
