Sweden
Opioid Substitution Treatments: available
Travellers seeking continued dosing in Sweden are advised to contact a relevant treatment center well in advance of the prospective date of arrival in Sweden. For treatment centres click HERE
Importation of Methadone/Buprenorphine/Morphine: possible
Foreign patients are allowed to bring their own supply of medication needed for personal use for the duration of stay on condition that they carry a letter from their home physician or clinic (including quantity of methadone/buprenorphine/morphine, daily dosage, dates of arrival in and departure from Sweden) which clearly supports their need for the medication.
It should be noted that residents from one of the EU signatory countries of the “Schengen Implementing Convention, Article 75“ must carry with them a form called “Certification to carry drugs and/or other psychotropic substances for treatment purposes – Schengen Implementing Convention, Article 75” when travelling to Sweden, provided such forms are available in the corresponding countries. For further information doctors or patients are advised to contact their relevant national Drugs and Medical Devices Agency.
Any comments and additional (up-to-date) information 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
(This page last revised and updated in part on July 28, 2022)