Mongolia

 Mongolia Methadone Treatment: not available Importation of Methadone: possible Travellers wishing to bring methadone into Mongolia for personal use as medication must apply for an import permit at the Mongolian Ministry of Health. We recommend patients to contact a Mongolian diplomatic mission for further information and assistance well in advance of their intended journey. Contact […]

Morocco

Morocco* Opioid Treatment for Travellers: possible Medically assisted opioid treatment is provided in large cities. In case patients need continued dosing in Morocco we advise their home prescribing doctors to contact a suitable clinic. Clinic contacts Importation of Methadone and Other Opioids: possible Travellers (not their prescribing GPs/clinics) must apply for an import licence from […]

Mozambique

 Mozambique Opioid Substitution Treatments: not available Importation of Methadone, Buprenorphine, Morphine: prohibited Contact Address: any Mozambican embassy or consulate (This page last updated November 27, 2018)        

Myanmar

Myanmar* Opioid Treatments for Travellers: not clarified Importation of Methadone and Other Opioids: possible Travellers must carry with them a certificate from their prescribing GP/clinic endorsed by the local city public health authority [competent for place of residence in home country] and a certified copy of the original prescription. At entry these documents should be […]

Namibia

 Namibia Opioid Substitution Treatments: not available Importation of Methadone and other Opioid Substances: possible Any person entering or departing from Namibia may be in possession of a Schedule 5, 7 or 9 substance (e.g. methadone is a Schedule 7 substance), which shall not exceed a  reasonable quantity required for use for a period of not […]

Malaysia

 Malaysia* Methadone/Buprenorphine Treatment: available The number of opioid substitution treatment facilities has been markedly expanded over the past decade. Unfortunatey, we can refer to only a small list of services: CLICK.  Importation of Methadone and Other Substitute Medications: possible Methadone and other substitute substances may be brought into Malaysia for personal use (maximum: 30 daily […]

Maldives

 Maldives* Continued Methadone/Buprenorphine/Morphine Treatment: not available (?) Any Information on treatment options greatly appreciated!  Importation of Methadone/Buprenorphine/Morphine: ??? (probably prohibited) We are waiting for a response from the Maldives Food and Drug Authority.   Contact Address: any diplomatic mission of the Maldives Any comments, corrections and additional information greatly appreciated! Please address all correspondence to: Ralf […]

Mali

 Mali Methadone Treatment: not available for foreign patients Importation of Methadone: possible It is allowed to bring into Mali a supply of methadone for personal use as medication sufficient for up to two weeks. Although it is not a legal requirement, travellers are strongly advised to carry with them a certificate from their methadone prescriber […]

Malta

 Malta* Opioid Substitution Treatments: available The Substance Misuse Out-Patient Unit at St Luke’s Hospital, run by Aġenzija Sedqa, provides medical attention to methadone patients and helps them in continuing with methadone treatment during their stay in Malta. A letter of reference from the prescribing doctor or clinic is required. This letter should include detailed information […]

Marshall Islands

 Marshall Islands Unfortunately we have received no information from the relevant authorities. Contact Address: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Marshall Islands Secretary for International Affairs P.O. Box 2 Majuru Marshall Islands 96960 Phone: +692 625/3181, /4181 or /3012 Fax: +692 625 3685