My doctor has only prescribed 20 morphine tablets, how can I get more?

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Hello, I broke my collarbone and fractured my scapula on Sunday and I was given 20 Statex 5mg to be taken every 4 hours, which gave me 4 days but even after that I still had a lot of pain and I still haven't heard back from my doctor even though my pharmacy sent the fax on Wednesday Is it normal that he gave me only 4 days? And how long does it usually take to refill? Thank you very much!

Naji-tom Samaha · Accepted Answer

Good morning, ma'am, Prescribing a limited amount of this type of medication is normal. The amount is always restricted within the experience of the clinician, who judges that the use of a larger amount may require re-evaluation Often (if not always) they are prescribed with acetaminophen and an anti-inflammatory drug Your pharmacist has sent a fax, but the doctor may not be on duty, or may respond to such requests a few times a week, for example. It could also be that in some cases he or she never received the request on the floor or does not respond to such requests In this case, it would be appropriate for you to try to contact them directly to verify the situation. I hope that I have been helpful to you, please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any further questions. I wish you a speedy recovery! Tom Samaha, Pharmacist With pleasure, good continuation!