Ireland

Methadone Treatment: available

In order to make arrangements for continued methadone treatment in Ireland the patient’s home prescriber is advised to contact the Drug Treatment Centre in Dublin. Relevant information such as identification and treatment details should be given. Take home medication is available.

Importation of Methadone: possible

We strongly advise methadone prescribers to give any of their patients importing methadone into Ireland a letter making it clear that it is for their personal use.

Contact Addresses:

The Drug Treatment Centre 30/31 Pearse Street Dublin 1 Ireland Phone: +353 1 6771122 Fax: +353 1 6779080

Department of Health Community Health Division Hawkins House Dublin 2 Ireland Phone: +353 1 6714711 Fax: +353 1 6711947