Are you living, working or travelling in Serbia and running out of your regular psychiatric medication?

Finding an English-speaking psychiatrist in another country can be difficult, especially when you already have an established diagnosis and simply need continuation of your existing treatment.

Dr Milan Popović provides private psychiatric consultations in English for expats, foreign residents, digital nomads, international students, business travellers and visitors currently staying in Serbia.

For patients who already use prescribed psychiatric medication and have appropriate medical documentation, a psychiatric medication review in Serbia can usually be completed quickly and efficiently.

In straightforward cases, the consultation and possible prescription issuance usually take approximately 10 minutes.

A prescription may be issued only after a professional psychiatric assessment and only when continuation of treatment is medically indicated, clinically safe and legally appropriate.

Prescription issuance is not automatic or guaranteed.

Who Is This Service For?

This service is intended for adult patients who:

are currently staying in Serbia;
already use psychiatric medication prescribed by a licensed doctor;
have an established diagnosis or previous psychiatric report;
are clinically stable on their current treatment;
need continuation of regular psychiatric medication;
require a consultation in English;
can provide appropriate medical documentation;
need a private Serbian prescription for medication available in Serbia.

The service may be particularly useful for:

expats living in Belgrade or elsewhere in Serbia;
foreign employees working in Serbia;
digital nomads;
international students;
business travellers;
tourists staying in Serbia longer than expected;
patients who have recently moved to Serbia;
foreign residents who need continuity of psychiatric treatment.

This is not a medication-ordering service. The purpose of the consultation is to confirm that continuation of the existing treatment is safe and professionally justified.

A Fast 10-Minute Psychiatric Medication Review

When the patient has clear medical documentation and is already stable on an established treatment plan, the consultation is usually brief.

The standard psychiatric medication review usually takes approximately 10 minutes.

During the consultation, Dr Milan Popović will:

confirm your identity;
review your current symptoms;
examine your existing medical documentation;
confirm the medication name and dosage;
review how long you have been taking the medication;
assess treatment effectiveness;
ask about possible side effects;
review other medication and supplements;
check for relevant contraindications and interactions;
determine whether continuation of treatment is medically appropriate.

When the documentation is complete and there are no medical or legal reasons to refuse treatment continuation, a private prescription may be issued during or shortly after the consultation.

A longer psychiatric assessment may be required when the diagnosis, treatment history or current clinical condition is unclear.

Which Medications May Be Reviewed?

The service may include review and possible continuation of standard non-stimulant psychiatric medication.

This may include:

antidepressants;
mood stabilisers;
antipsychotic medication;
selected anxiolytic medication;
other appropriate non-stimulant psychiatric medication.

Every prescribing decision is individual.

The psychiatrist will consider:

the patient’s diagnosis;
previous treatment;
current symptoms;
medication dosage;
duration of treatment;
effectiveness;
adverse effects;
physical health;
medication interactions;
available medical documentation.

Previous use of a medication does not automatically mean that the same medication will be prescribed again.

ADHD and Stimulant Medication Are Not Included

Dr Milan Popović does not provide:

ADHD assessment;
ADHD diagnosis;
ADHD treatment;
stimulant medication;
stimulant prescription renewal;
methylphenidate prescriptions;
amphetamine-based medication;
continuation of stimulant treatment prescribed in another country.

Patients seeking ADHD treatment or stimulant medication should contact a specialist service that specifically provides ADHD assessment and management.

This exclusion applies even when the patient already has an ADHD diagnosis or an existing foreign prescription.

Medication Requiring a Special Prescription

Medication requiring a special, duplicate or double-prescription procedure in Serbia is not prescribed through this service.

This includes medication subject to a special controlled-prescription regime.

Such medication is not included in:

the standard consultation;
the urgent same-day consultation;
the comprehensive psychiatric assessment.

The fact that a medication was previously prescribed in another country does not guarantee that it can be prescribed in Serbia.

Selected anxiolytic medication may be considered only when it is medically appropriate and does not require a special prescribing procedure.

What Documents Should You Provide?

Before the appointment, please send as much relevant documentation as possible.

Useful documents include:

a recent psychiatric report;
a previous prescription;
a discharge summary;
a letter from your psychiatrist;
a report from your general practitioner;
a current treatment plan;
a photograph of the original medication package;
laboratory results, when relevant;
a list of all medication and supplements you currently use.

Please provide the generic or active ingredient name whenever possible.

Medication brand names often differ between countries. A medicine sold under one brand name in the United Kingdom, United States, Germany, France or another country may have a different commercial name in Serbia.

Medical documentation may usually be submitted in English or Serbian.

A translation may be required when the information in the document cannot be clearly understood.

Information to Send Before Booking

When requesting an appointment, please send:

Your full name.
Your age.
Your nationality.
Your current location in Serbia.
The name of your medication.
The active ingredient, if known.
Your current dosage.
How often you take the medication.
How long you have been taking it.
The diagnosis for which it was prescribed.
The country in which it was originally prescribed.
How many days of medication you have remaining.
Other medication or supplements you currently use.
The medical documentation you can provide.
Whether you require a standard or urgent consultation.

A valid passport or another identification document may be requested.

Sending the necessary information in advance helps make the consultation faster and more efficient.

Is Prescription Renewal Guaranteed?

No.

The consultation fee covers:

the psychiatrist’s professional time;
psychiatric assessment;
review of medical documentation;
evaluation of current treatment;
medication safety assessment;
professional treatment recommendations.

It does not represent payment for a guaranteed prescription.

A prescription may be issued only when the psychiatrist determines that:

the diagnosis is adequately documented;
previous treatment can be reasonably verified;
continuation of medication is medically justified;
the requested dosage is appropriate;
there are no significant contraindications;
there are no unacceptable medication interactions;
the medication is available and legally prescribable in Serbia;
the medication is within the scope of this practice.

A prescription may not be issued when:

documentation is insufficient;
the diagnosis cannot be verified;
the medication history is unclear;
the requested dose is unsafe;
additional examination or laboratory testing is required;
the requested medication is a stimulant;
the request concerns ADHD treatment;
the medication requires a special or double prescription;
the patient’s condition requires emergency or hospital treatment;
continuation of treatment would not be medically appropriate.

The consultation fee remains payable even when a prescription cannot be issued.

Consultation Fees

Standard 10-Minute Psychiatric Medication Review — €200

This service is intended for patients with:

an established psychiatric diagnosis;
stable ongoing treatment;
appropriate medical documentation;
a clear medication history.

The consultation includes:

a brief psychiatric consultation in English;
review of existing medical documentation;
confirmation of current medication and dosage;
review of treatment effectiveness and side effects;
assessment of contraindications and interactions;
professional treatment recommendations;
a private prescription when medically indicated and legally appropriate.

In straightforward cases, the consultation and possible prescription issuance usually take approximately 10 minutes.

The price of medication is not included.

Urgent Same-Day Psychiatric Consultation — €300

This service is intended for patients who need a priority appointment on the same day.

It includes:

priority scheduling;
urgent review of medical documentation;
psychiatric consultation in English;
review of existing treatment;
possible prescription issuance when medically appropriate.

The additional fee covers urgent scheduling and professional availability.

It does not guarantee that a prescription will be issued.

Same-day appointments are subject to availability.

Comprehensive Psychiatric Assessment — €400

This service is appropriate for patients who require a broader psychiatric evaluation.

The assessment may last up to 90 minutes and includes:

detailed psychiatric history;
assessment of current symptoms;
mental status examination;
review of previous diagnoses;
review of previous and current treatment;
diagnostic evaluation;
medication recommendations;
individual treatment plan;
RE&CBT psychological formulation when relevant;
written psychiatric report in English.

This service may be recommended when:

the diagnosis is unclear;
treatment needs to be changed;
several medications are being used;
symptoms have worsened;
a second opinion is required;
detailed medical documentation is needed.

The comprehensive assessment does not include ADHD treatment, stimulant prescriptions or medication requiring a special or double prescription.

In-Person and Online Consultations

Private psychiatric consultations are available in Belgrade.

An online consultation may also be considered when clinically appropriate.

However, an in-person appointment may be required when:

the medical documentation is insufficient;
the patient’s identity cannot be adequately verified;
the current mental state cannot be reliably assessed online;
there are significant safety concerns;
additional medical evaluation is necessary;
the medication cannot appropriately be reviewed remotely.

The most appropriate consultation format is determined individually.

Medication Availability in Serbia

Not every medication available abroad is also available in Serbia.

Even when the same active ingredient is available, there may be differences in:

brand name;
manufacturer;
tablet strength;
pharmaceutical form;
package size;
prescription requirements;
pharmacy availability.

A locally available equivalent may sometimes be considered when medically appropriate.

The availability of a particular medication or brand cannot be guaranteed before the consultation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a foreign citizen obtain a psychiatric prescription in Serbia?

A foreign citizen may request a private psychiatric consultation in Serbia. A prescription may be issued after an individual assessment when the treatment is medically justified and legally permitted.

How long does the consultation take?

For patients with clear medical documentation and stable established treatment, the consultation usually takes approximately 10 minutes.

Complex cases may require a longer psychiatric assessment.

Which medications may be reviewed?

The service may include antidepressants, mood stabilisers, antipsychotics, selected anxiolytics and other appropriate non-stimulant psychiatric medication.

Do you prescribe stimulants?

No.

Stimulants, including methylphenidate and amphetamine-based medication, are not prescribed.

Do you treat ADHD?

No.

Dr Milan Popović does not provide ADHD assessment, diagnosis, treatment or stimulant prescription renewal.

Do you prescribe medication requiring a double prescription?

No.

Medication requiring a special, duplicate or double-prescription procedure is not included in this service.

Is a prescription guaranteed after payment?

No.

Payment covers the psychiatric consultation, medical assessment and review of documentation. A prescription is issued only when medically indicated.

Can I receive a prescription without medical documentation?

Appropriate medical documentation is recommended.

When documentation is unavailable, a prescription may not be issued.

Is medication included in the consultation fee?

No.

Medication is purchased separately at a pharmacy.

Is this an emergency psychiatric service?

No.

This is a scheduled private psychiatric service and is not a substitute for emergency care.

Patients experiencing suicidal intent, severe confusion, hallucinations, extreme agitation or an immediate risk of harm should contact the local emergency medical service or go to the nearest emergency department.

About Dr Milan Popović

Dr med. spec. Milan Popović is a specialist in psychiatry and a certified Rational Emotive and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy practitioner.

He provides psychiatric assessment, medication management and RE&CBT psychotherapy in Serbian and English.

His clinical work includes:

anxiety disorders;
panic attacks;
depressive disorders;
obsessive-compulsive symptoms;
mood disorders;
psychotic disorders;
sleep difficulties;
stress-related conditions;
psychosomatic symptoms;
emotional and relationship problems.

Dr Milan Popović is an International Associate of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in the United Kingdom.

The practice does not provide ADHD treatment or stimulant prescribing.

Book a Psychiatric Medication Review in Serbia

If you regularly use prescribed psychiatric medication and need continuation of treatment while staying in Serbia, contact the practice to request an appointment.

Please send your medical documentation and current medication details in advance.

Consultation Options

Standard 10-Minute Medication Review — €200

Urgent Same-Day Psychiatric Consultation — €300

Comprehensive Psychiatric Assessment — €400

The service may include review and possible continuation of antidepressants, mood stabilisers, antipsychotics, selected anxiolytics and other eligible non-stimulant psychiatric medication.

The service does not include: