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Reading between the lines, I assume the OP means narcotics. For some people, it's the only solution and there's nothing wrong with that.
I don't know about the US, but in Canada, narcotics (including testosterone) are controlled substances and are highly regulated. The doctors have to follow very specific rules and the pharmacies do too. Also in Canada, when you get a narcotic prescription filled by a doctor, you have 5 days to take it into a pharmacy or it expires. You have to sign the prescription form in front of the pharmacist. If it's covered by a medical plan, they will only pay for refills every month (at least here). I know you can get a 2 month prescription here, but will only be filled a month at a time.
Many doctors in Canada will have nothing to do with narcotics and it can be time consuming to find one that does. Sometimes they advertise they don't but when you talk to them in person, they do. If you were to go into a doctor far away from home, you may be out of luck. And of course, a doctor who does not know you from Adam will likely not give you a prescription.
If it's similar in the US, then you will certainly have difficulties in getting regular ongoing refills. I've often wondered what a person is supposed to do if they are on extended trips or go out of the country for over a month. Maybe you can get special authorization? I *think* the longer you have been taking the same medication, the more likely you are to get special consideration.
Interested in hearing if their is a solution in the US.
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