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 […]
Romania
Romania Methadone Treatment: available Currently methadone is only available at several treatment centers in Bucharest. For contact details visit the web site of the Romanian Harm Reduction Network (RHRN) or contact the RHRN by email (see contact details below). Importation of Methadone and other Opioids: possible Travellers wishing to bring methadone or other opioids into […]
Russia
Russian Federation* Opioid Treatments for Travellers: not possible Importation of Methadone and Other Opioids: complicated, time-consuming, risky Current import regulations for personal use and contact details of competent authorities available at: CLICK In view of the rigid narcotics legislation and the current political situation we rather advise patients against travelling to Russia with opioids. Contact […]
Rwanda
Rwanda Opioid Substitution Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone or Buprenorphine: possible Travellers wishing to bring methadone or buprenorphine into Rwanda for personal use as medication have to apply for an import certificate with the Ministry of Health in Kigali. Contact Address: Ministry of Health Director General of Clinical Services P.O. Box 84 Kigali Republic […]
San Marino
San Marino Unfortunately we have received no information from the relevant authorities. Contact Addresses: Dicastero di Sanità e Servizi della Repubblica di San Marino Via Scialoja 47031 Repubblica di San Marino Phone: +378 549 903967 Fax: +378 549 994438 Mario Benedettini Servizio Neuro-Psychiatrico Via Toscana Repubblica di San Marino Phone: +378 549 994605 Fax: +378 […]
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia* Opioid Treatments for Travellers: not available Importation of Methadone and Other Opioids: possible Travellers must carry with them a valid medical prescription or a certificate from their prescribing GP/clinic. We recommend carrying a doctor’s letter plus a photocopy of the original prescription. The maximum quantity to be brought in is 30 daily doses. […]
Paraguay
Paraguay Unfortunately we have received no information from the relevant authorities. Contact Address: any Paraguayan diplomatic mission or Ministério de Salud Pública Y Bienestar Social Direccion de Drogodependencias Pettirossi Brazil Asunción Paraguay Phone: +595 21-443473/-449982 Fax: +595 21206700 Any comments,corrections and additional information greatly appreciated. Please address all correspondence to: Ralf Gerlach INDRO e.V. Bremer […]
Peru
Peru Methadone/Buprenorphine Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone/Buprenorphine: possible Foreign travellers are permitted to import the quantity of methadone or buprenorphine needed for 5 days. They must carry with them a letter from their prescribing doctor detailing the patient’s personal data, the quantity of methadone/buprenorphine, and the dates of arrival in and departure from Peru. […]
Philippines (The)
Philippines, The Opioid Substitution Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone, Buprenorphine, Morphine: possible (up to 30 daily doses) Travellers intending to bring methadone, buprenorphine, morphine or other medically prescribed opioids into the Philippines have to carry with them a certification from the patient’s home prescriber clearly stating that the patient needs the medication and that […]
Poland
Poland* Opioid Substitution Treatment: available Travellers needing continued treatment/dosing are advised to check, if there is a treatment facility at their destination. List of services: CLICK Importation of Methadone, Buprenorphine, Morphine: possible Travellers must apply for an import permit issued by the Chief Pharmaceutical Inspector! The maximum quantity to be allowed for importation for […]
