Sierra Leone Methadone Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone: possible Travellers wishing to bring methadone into Sierra Leone for personal use as medication must apply for a special license at the Director of Drugs and Medical Supplies well in advance (several months) of the journey. The application should include the diagnosis for treatment, time in […]
Singapore
Singapore* Opioid Substitution Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone/Morphine/Buprenorphine: possible Travellers must apply for an import permit via online procedure. All necessary application information is available HERE. Please send any corrections or additional information to: Ralf Gerlach INDRO e.V. Bremer Platz 18-20 D-48155 Münster Germany Phone: ++49 (0)251 60123 or ++49 (0)2571 582765 Fax: ++49 […]
Slovak Republic
Slovak Republic, The Methadone/Buprenorphine Treatment: available If patients need continued dosing in Slovakia, please contact the Centre for Treatment of Drug Dependencies (see contact details below). Importation of Methadone/Buprenorphine: possible Importation of methadone and other substitute substances is possible. We advise to contact a Slovak embassy or consulate well in advance of a planned journey. […]
Slovenia
Slovenia Methadone Treatment: available In 1995 a network of Centers for the Prevention and Treatment of Drug Addiction was set up in the Republic of Slovenia all of which dispense methadone oral solution on a daily basis. Foreign methadone patients will be accepted for treatment provided they can produce a valid passport and a certificate […]
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: […]
Travel regulations for methadone patients visiting South Africa
South Africa Methadone/Buprenorphine Treatment: available Methadone (Physeptone®) and buprenorphine can be prescribed to foreign travellers by doctors and clinics operated by the South African National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (SANCA). A list of SANCA clinics is accessible via the SANCA web site. Continued dosing should be arranged by doctor-to-doctor contact well in advance […]
Spain
Spain Opioid Substitution Treatments: available Opioid substitution treatments are provided on a large scale. A patient’s home prescriber can get in touch with a treatment center directly. Contact details of most substitution treatment services are available on the web site of the Plan Nacional Sobre Drogas (select the region in question, “comunidad autonomica”, and treatment […]
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Methadone/Buprenorphine Treatment: ??? On April 19, 2011 we contacted the Ministry of Health of Sri Lanka requesting information on whether continued treatment/dosing is possible. As soon as we have received a response we will present up-to-date info on this page. Importation of Methadone/Buprenorphine: possible Foreign methadone/buprenorphine patients are allowed to bring their own […]
