Sudan Methadone Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone: possible Travellers are permitted to bring into Sudan a quantity of methadone sufficient for the duration of stay. We strongly advise methadone patients to carry with them a certificate in English from their home prescriber which clearly supports their need for the medication. Contact Address: any Sudanese […]
Surinam
Surinam Methadone Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone: prohibited Contact Address: any Surinamese embassy or consulate or Ministerie van Volksgezondheid Permanent Secretary Gravenstraat 64 Paramaribo Suriname Phone: +597 474941 Fax: +597 410702 or 474941 This page last updated February 19, 1998
Swaziland
Eswatini* (former Swaziland) Opioid Substitution Treatment: not possible Importation of Opioids: possible The Guidelines on Pharmaceutical Import Procedures are available HERE. Contact Addresses: any Eswatini embassy or consulate or via the Ministry of Health Principal Secretary P.O. Box Mbabane Eswatini Phone: ++268-24045514 or -24042431 Fax: ++268 24047420 Email Please let us know any corrections […]
Sweden
Sweden Opioid Substitution Treatments: available Travellers seeking continued dosing in Sweden are advised to contact a relevant treatment center well in advance of the prospective date of arrival in Sweden. For treatment centres click HERE Importation of Methadone/Buprenorphine/Morphine: possible Foreign patients are allowed to bring their own supply of medication needed for personal use for […]
Switzerland
Switzerland Methadone/Buprenorphine Treatment: available If a foreign patient needs methadone or buprenorphine treatment in Switzerland his/her home prescriber/clinic is advised to contact the chief medical officer (Kantonsarzt) of the canton (federal state) of destination in order to receive the contact details of a registered methadone/buprenorphine prescribing doctor. The contact details of the cantonal chief medical […]
Syria
Syria Methadone/Buprenorphine Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone/Buprenorphine: possible Travellers are allowed to bring into Syria methadone or buprenorphine for personal use as medication provided they carry with them a letter from their prescribing doctor or clinic. For a specimen form click HERE. Contact Address: any embassy or consulate of the Arabian Republic of Syria […]
Taiwan
Taiwan Methadone/Buprenorphine Treatment: not clear, if available to foreign patients Methadone treatment is available in several major cities. We are currently checking, if buprenorphine (Subutex and/or Suboxone) is also available. In addition, we are seeking information on whether foreign patients are accepted for continued treatment/dosing. Importation of Methadone and other Opioids: possible Methadone and other […]
Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands Methadone/Buprenorphine Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone or Buprenorphine: possible Travellers wishing to bring methadone or buprenorphine into the Solomon Islands for personal use as medication must carry with them a letter from their prescribing doctor or clinic clearly stating that the patient requires methadone/buprenorphine for the treatment of a medical condition. Contact […]
Somalia
Somalia Methadone Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone: import regulations could not be clarified Therefore, travellers wishing to bring methadone into Somalia for personal use as medication are strongly advised to contact a Somali embassy or consulate well in advance of their intended journey. Contact Address: any Somali diplomatic mission
São Tomé and Principe
São Tomé and Principe Methadone Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone: import regulations could not be clarified Therefore, travellers wishing to bring methadone into São Tomé and Principe for personal use as medication are strongly advised to contact a diplomatic mission of São Tomé and Principe well in advance of the intended journey. Contact Address: […]
