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 […]

 Tanzania* Opioid Substitution Treatment: not available for travellers Importation of Methadone/Buprenorphine/Morphine: possible Foreign travellers are permitted to bring 30 daily doses of methadone, buprenorphine or morphine into Tanzania for personal use. They must carry with them a copy of the original prescription and a letter from their prescribing doctor/clinic clearly stating that the quantity of methadone/buprenorphine/morphine […]

 Togo Opioid Substitution Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone/Buprenorphine/Morphine: possible Travellers are allowed to bring 7 (!) daily doses of methadone/buprenorphine/morphine into Togo for personal use as medication. They must carry with them a copy of the original prescription and a doctor’s letter. Contact Address: any Togolese embassy or consulate Any comments and additional information greatly […]

St Kitts and Nevis Regarding St Kitts and Nevis we received the following information: a) The minimum requirement would be a letter from the doctor in charge of treatment at the patient’s place of residence, giving full name and address, the date of travel, arrival and departure and details of daily dosages. b) Patients needing […]

Serbia Continued Opioid Treatment for Travellers: not clear Medication-assisted treatment is provided in some cities. However, it is not yet clear, if continued treatment/dosing of foreign patients is possible. Unfortunately, we do not have any contact details of treatment services. Therefore, we advise travellers to carry with them the quantity of opioids sufficient for the […]