Lithuania

Methadone/Buprenorphine Treatment: available

The Lithuanian Ministry of Health has introduced three methadone/buprenorphine programs in the biggest cities of the country – Vilnius, Kaunas, and Klaipeda. Foreign
patients can receive treatment under the same conditions as agreed upon with their home doctor or clinic. Their home prescribers are strongly advised to contact a suitable clinic in Lithuania well in advance of the patient’s prospective date of arrival. They should provide the following information: the patient’s full name and address, address in Lithuania, daily dosages, and the dates of travel, arrival and departure.

Importation of Methadone/Buprenorphine: possible

Patients bringing methadone/buprenorphine into Lithuania for personal use as medication must carry a certificate from their doctor or clinic detailing the total quantity of the medication, daily dosages, the patient’s full name and address, and the dates of travel, arrival and departure. However, a possible change of import regulations is currently under discussion. Therefore, we strongly advise to contact a Lithuanian embassy or consulate well in advance of the intended journey.

Contact Addresses:

Ona Grimalauskiene Head Medical Care Department Ministry of Health Gedimino pr. 27 2682 Vilnius Lithuania Phone: +3702 610623 Fax: +3702 224442	Dr. Emilis Subata Vilnius Narcological Centre Gerosios Vilties 3 2600 Vilnius Lithuania Phone: +3702 237174 Fax: +3702 260019
Dr. Gediminas Cebelis Kaunas Psychiatric Hospital Muitines 2 3000 Kaunas Lithuania Phone: +3707 227105 Fax: +3707 222408	Dr. Aleksandras Slatvickis Centre of Dependence Disorders of Klaipeda Taikos 46 5800 Klaipeda Lithuania Phone: +37061 25581 Fax: +37061 25581

Any comments and
additional information greatly appreciated.
Please address all correspondence to:

Ralf Gerlach
INDRO e.V.
Bremer Platz 18-20
48155 Münster
Germany
Phone: +49 251-60123 or +49 2571-582765
Fax: +49 251-666580
Email: INDROeV@t-online.de

(This page last revised June 14, 2007)